Russell W. McClasky

Anderson - Russell W. McClasky, 53, Anderson, died February 6, 2003 at St. Johns Health System, Anderson Indiana after a sudden illness. He was born September 10, 1949 in Anderson, and resided in Anderson. He was a lifetime Anderson resident. He was currently working as a school bus driver for Anderson Transit System. He had previously been employed at Emge's Meet Packing Plant for 19 years. He was a graduate of Anderson High School. He was an avid Civil War Re-enactor with the 35th Indiana Volunteers First Irish. He was also a member of Hoosier Kite Fliers Society, Anderson Kennel Club and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church, the VFW Post #266 and the American Legion Post #127. He is survived by his wife whom he married in Anderson on November 11, 1995, Nancy Hamm McClasky; mother, Mary Lou Reynolds McClasky; son, Devin McClasky of Anderson; sister, Marlene & husband Michael Barnard of Elwood; special family member, Terri & husband David McConnell of Anderson; mother-in-law, Madeline Hamm of Anderson; granddaughter, Brittanie McClasky; nieces, Carla Elsworth, Kelly & husband Ed Rich and Kristin Barnard all of Frankton; great nephews, Dale Rich and Payton Ellsworth both of Frankton; special friends, Frank & Carol Watson of Anderson, Butch & Brenda Buel of Middletown, Brian Silvey of Anderson, Brian & Amy Henry of Frankton, Kevin & Lucinda Rushton of Anderson, Charles Schwab of Anderson and Sherry & Johnny Massey of Anderson He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Russell McClasky and a brother Marty McClasky. Services will be Monday, February 10, 2003 at 10:00 AM, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Pastor Dennis Zirkle officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #266 and the First Irish 35th Indiana Volunteers. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2003 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Civil War Museum in Indianapolis or the Madison County Shrine Club, Crippled Childrens Program. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Russell W. McClasky

September 10, 1949 - February 7, 2003