Lose of a Patriarch Rancher

[kick them up]

Well for sometime I knew the day would coming I would get the call and yesterday was the day.

Kansas lost a classic Rancher/Farmer yesterday at the young age of 88. I have had the pleasure of knowing and hunting this mans land for 25 years. Russell was a one of a kind tough as nails, tell you how it is kinda guy. I cherish the times I had to talk to him.

I last saw him on April 19th while turkey hunting and we chatted about the miles on our HD Chevy's. He said I was a pup still with my 170k to has 280k on his truck. His son runs the operation now and we will continue to hunt, but it wont be the same without the "Ole Man".

 

[1pheas4]

Sounds like he was a good man. Sorry to hear about the loss.

Nick

 

[kick them up]

Thanks..been trying to post a great pick of him and my oldest with his 1st rooster but it wont up load

 

[kansasbrittany]

It is amazing how close we get to folks, even when we only see 'em from time to time. Sorry for your loss

 

[Kismet]

There are some folks who just make our lives rich, regardless of our finances.

Glad you knew him.

 

[M. R. Byrd]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[kick them up]

Thanks Gents,

I will be headed west Saturday morning for the service and back that evening. Maybe I will even see a rooster or two on my drive.

Kick'em Up!

 

[kick them up]

It is amazing how close we get to folks, even when we only see 'em from time to time. Sorry for your loss

KB, your dad probably knows him. He was a Bison /Lacrosse native.

Russell Lorhey

 

[jarbo03]

Sorry for your loss, and for those that knew and loved him.