Richard David Russavage, 73, of Festus died April 25, 2020, at his home. Mr. Russavage was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, honorable discharged in 1968, and worked as an inventory specialist for Monsanto until his retirement. He was a member of VFW Post 6410 in Sullivan. He enjoyed working on cars, doing crossword puzzles, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Born Aug. 7, 1946, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Leo P. and Betty A. Sanguinette Russavage.
He is survived by his wife: Bonnie Catherine Russavage of Festus; two daughters: Jill (Terry) Graves and Julie (Braden) Roth, both of Festus; a brother: John Russavage of Bourbon; two sisters: Babette “Babs” Lee of De Soto and Linda Roberts of Valley Park; five grandchildren: Austin and Andrew Graves and Levi, Nolan and Ava Roth; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Leo Russavage.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus.