Russell Raymond Kapheim of Buckhead, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at his home with his loved ones.
He was 93 years old.
Russell was born on July 21, 1931, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Robert and Katherine Kapheim.
After high school, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He married the former Rita O’trice on August 6, 1955, in Warner Robins, GA.
They have made their home in Buckhead for the last thirty years after moving from Decatur, where they lived for seventeen years. Over the years, he has worked at Illinois Bell and later at AT&T as the switchboard technician, retiring in March of 1981. Russell loved the outdoors, and playing golf was his favorite pastime.
He was a member of the American Legion and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Katherine Kapheim; his daughter, Mary Elizabeth Kapheim; and his sister, Carolyn Kapheim.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Rita Kapheim of Buckhead; sons Glenn and Gary Kapheim; daughter, Carol Kapheim; sister, Eleanor Muench; brothers Thom and Bobby Kapheim; three grandchildren, Maxwell Goodman, Sara Kapheim, and Allison Kapheim; other relatives; and many good friends.
The family will hold a service at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville.
McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of arrangements.
Visit us at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.