Russell Oestereich

June 1, 1925 - November 30, 2020

Russell Oestereich, 95, of Sun City, KS, passed into eternity peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on June 1, 1925 in Corsica, SD, the son of Fred and Dirkie (Bergakker) Oestereich. There is not enough space on the page to share how much Russell was loved and how much he influenced those whom he encountered. He was a radio DJ for KREJ/KSNS, a retired Greyhound Bus driver, a police officer, a truck driver, served as Mayor for Sun City, KS and was a WWII veteran in the U.S. Navy. He and his wife Joleen were loving foster parents to 90+ children over 28 years. Those were just a few of his accomplishments, but he felt his greatest was being a disciple of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a faithful member of The Father’s House of Worship in Sun City, KS and was instrumental in establishing the praise and worship team there 25 years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Theoda Huish of Jetmore, KS and Jana (Mike) Bunke of Wichita, KS; three sons, Leon (Betty) Hill of Lincoln, NE, Mike (Thelma) Larkin of Climax Springs, MO, and Dennis (Cindy) Larkin of Peculiar, MO; 15 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Russell was preceded in death by his bride of 33 years, Alma Joleen Oestereich, his parents, two sons, Samuel “Sam” Oestereich and Gary Larkin, one grandson, Robert Hyde Huish, III and ten siblings, Pauline, Earnest, Edith, Fred, Louise, Maurice, Orland, Norman, and two infants. Friends may sign the register book on Friday, December 4, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at The Father’s House of Worship, Sun City, KS with Pastor Deitra Black, Rev. Michael Wayne and Rev. Doug Rowland officiating. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery, Sun City, KS, with military honors. Memorials may be made to KREJ/KSNS Radio Station, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104.