Russell William Palmer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 11, 2020, at the age of 83, Russell William Palmer (Zelienople, Pennsylvania), born in Detroit, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Norris Beach Palmer and Helen Forsythe Palmer; and his brother Allen Norris Palmer. He is survived by: his wife Laurie Elizabeth Nettelmann; his children, Stephen Palmer (Lisa) of Sautee Nacoochee, GA, Catherine McCarron (Douglas) of Minneapolis, MN and Phillip Palmer of Pittsburgh, PA; his stepsons, Brian and Jason Cook (Sara) of Fairfax, VA; his grandchildren, Sarah Palmer, Jonathan Palmer, Quinn McCarron, Claudia McCarron, Ava Cook, Nora Cook and Leah Cook; and his mother-in-law Catherine Condie Nettelmann. He is also survived by the many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be sent to Bread for the World, 425 3rd St. SW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20024.