Born October 14, 1921 in Yakima, WA to Lewis and Louise Russert. His family moved to Kennewick when he was a young boy. He and his wife moved to Olympia in 1990 and returned to Kennewick in 2006. Died at his home on June 6th. He is survived by Thelma, the love of his life and wife of 66 years; their 5 children, Cynthia Ken Holman, Virginia Sam Heath, Diane Smith, Patricia Don Manhart, Wert Marilyn Russert; his beloved grandchildren, Carmen Green, Cory Lester, Bill Comstock, Jeff Holman, Wendy Nuttall, Doug Smith, Jennifer Cullor, Chris Manhart, Wert Russert, Alyssa Russert, and Hannah Russert; 14 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters in-law and 2 brothers in-law, numerous nieces and nephews who were all special to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, his 8 siblings and granddaughter Michelle Comstock. He was a multi-talented man and in his lifetime he has worked as a dept. store window designer, baker, jeweler, and cabinet maker. In the 70s he was a building contractor having built numerous custom homes in the Tri-Cities. He worked in his trade until the age of 75. He was a master craftsman and was always there with his skills and knowledge to give a hand. He was still working on projects in his shop until he suffered a stroke on May 2. He mentored and taught his trade to many nephews and other young men. His main passion in life was his family. He enjoyed large family gatherings and he and his wife always made the holidays special. He was a very kind, loving and generous man. He will be terribly missed but his legacy will always remain. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Kennewick, Monday June 23, at 2:00 pm.