Russell Dean Thayer Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Russell Dean Thayer (Rising Sun, Indiana), born in Dillsboro, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 78, on May 2, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Leslie Thayer and Naomi Slayback; his brother Hubert Leslie; and his close friends, Richard Howe (Dick), Scott Walton, Earl Laker and Steve Callis.
He is survived by: his wife Sharon (Lewis); his children, Russell (Rusty), Terri of Ainsworth, NE, Darrell (Tammy), Durhonda (David Drew) and Dwayne (Brandi); his grandchildren, Lindsey Joslin, Rusty Thayer, Darrell Jr., Kodi Thayer, Aaron, Brittany Thayer, Dylan, Tiffany Drew, Hope Drew, Faith Drew, Jesse Thayer and Atlanta Young; his great grandchildren, Wendi Joslin, Kacee, Emmee Thayer, Peyton, Aubrey Thayer, Hunter, Easton Drew, Arya Mondary, Devon Blevins, Annika and Zara Underwood; his siblings, Rising Sun, Jean Howe, Gayla Laker, Retta Callis, Carolyn Walton, Belinda Waller, Denise Snelling, Roger Thayer, Rodney Thayer and Randy Thayer; his parents-in-law, Helen and Jesse Lewis; and his brother-in-law Clifford Thies.
Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project. marklandfuneralhome.com.
