KORTEPETER, Russell Edward

Published in Today's News-Herald on Mar. 22, 2019 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Russell Edward Kortepeter, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday 
March 16, 2019 in Lake Havasu City. He was born in Wheeling, West 
Virginia on Nov. 28, 1932 to Lester M. and Agnes E. Kortepeter.
 
After completing high school and some college, he went on to proudly 
serve his country in the United States Navy. Russell married the love 
of his life July 2, 1955 in Alhambra, California. Together, they had 
three children, Gary, Karen, and Gregg. After his time in the service, 
he worked for Carnation Co. and Dairy Fresh. In his spare time, 
Russell enjoyed boating, camping, and bowling.
 
He is survived by his loving wife, three children and two 
grandchildren, Samantha Carroll and Alex Kortepeter. He is preceded in 
death by his parents. 

Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Russell's family at 
www.mohavememorial.com. Services were placed in the care of Mohave 
Memorial Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory.

Posted by mhenderson on March 24, 2019

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