Russell W. Roever

Russell W. Roever, 77, of Delaware, passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at The James at the Ohio State Wexler Medical Center in Columbus.  

He was born Sept. 2, 1946 in Queens, N.Y., the son of the late Carl and Helen (Salisbury) Roever.  

Russell attended the Rock City Church in Hilliard regularly and enjoyed meeting and greeting everyone there. His family and friends new him as a lifelong jokester. He always tried to make those around him smile. Russell was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a very proud veteran, very patriotic and very active supporting military holidays and events. Russell was a lifetime member of the Hillsboro V.F.W. Post 9094. He had served as vice president of the Association of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, which was also his unit while serving in Vietnam; he had been active in the Community Theatre in Hillsboro during the 1990s and 2000s; while in his private time, he enjoyed a little gambling. But more than anything, he loved his family and spending time with them.  

Russell is survived by three children, Lori (David) Swearingen, of Washington Court House, Michael (Lorie) Roever of Land-o-Lakes, Fla. and Clay (Callie Bookman) Roever of Delaware; four grandchildren, Jess Hess, Javen Hess, Sean Roever and Elise Roever; two greatgrandchildren, Jaden Hess and Sebastian Hess; and several friends, including his veteran brothers and sisters.  

In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda; and brothers, Doug and Don. 

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  

Brown Funeral Home in Wilmington is assisting the family.   

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