Russ Broadwater's Obituary
Russ Broadwater, age 65, of Oakdale, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 9:39 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Hospital, O'Fallon, IL.
Russ was born on January 1, 1955 in Centralia, IL, a son to Russell and Kathryn Marie (Stonum) Broadwater. In 1980, he married Wilma Koneig in Nashville, IL and she survives. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church, Rice, IL. Russ had retired from Local 520 as an operator and 20 years spent working for Haier Plumbing. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering with things and Saturday morning coffee time with the guys.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma Broadwater of Oakdale, IL; his mother, Kathryn Maggard of Nashville, IL; two sons, Chris Marston (Reneé) of St. Louis, MO and Kelly Marston (Kelly Gean Smith-Marston); a grandson, Kody Dean Marston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and four brothers, Charles Broadwater, Carl Broadwater, Ray Broadwater and Frank Broadwater.
Private family services will be held with interment in Concord Baptist Cemetery, Rice, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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