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Ronald Russell, 74, passed away December 14th, 2023. Ronnie was born April 11, 1949, the son of Earl Stanley and Irene Russell. Upon graduation from Ponca City Senior High School, Class of 1968, he joined the U. S. Navy, reporting to active duty in San Diego, CA on November 13, 1968. He was a proud US Navy Vietnam veteran and a life member of the VFW Post 1201 and Vietnam Veterans of America Group #7050. He served aboard the USS Taussig DD746 and the USS Rupertus DD851. He married his high school sweetheart Claire Beman on November 21, 1969, in Ponca City, OK. They were blessed with two children, son Todd Ray and daughter Kari Dawn. He retired from Mertz Manufacturing where he worked as a welder for over 25 years.