Russell J. Hull, 78, Wapakoneta, died at 10:53 p.m. June 1, 2010, at his home.

He was born Feb. 1, 1932, in St. Marys to William Russell and Mary Schamp Hull. On June 4, 1949, he married Patricia Miller, who survives.

Also surviving are nine children, Janice (Fred) Kirby, Stephen (Jean) Hull and Timothy Hull, all of Wapakoneta, Russell (Betsy) Hull, Springfield, John (LaRie) Hull, St. Johns, Thomas (Kathy) Hull, Lima, Tony (Sue) Hull, Casstown, Barbara Hull, Bethel Park, Pa., Patrick (Jennifer) Hull, Salem, Wisc.; two sisters, Linda (Bob) Black and Connie (Larry) McCain; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a grandson and a great-grandson.

He worked as a mason for Suever Construction and retired from Teledyne Ohio Steel. He was a member of the Wapak Eagles, Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta.

Funeral Mass is 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Patrick L. Sloneker officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Schlosser Funeral Home in Wapakoneta.

Memorials can be made to St. Rita's Hospice or St. Joseph School.

Condolences can be left at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.