Russell A. Kaelin, 88, died October 23, 2020, in Lansdale Abington Hospital with his stepson David Lamb by his side.
He was born May 25, 1932, in Plumsteadville, Pa., to Lewis Kaelin and Ida Stockert. He had three siblings, Charlie Kaelin, Butch Kaelin, and June Moyer. He was first married to Estella Ethel Garner. He married his second wife, Linda Lamb, in November, 1984.
Russ Lived in Lansdale most of his life. He graduated from North Penn High School, where he was on the track team and enjoyed playing baseball.
He was employed by Fenstermacher Roofing for 52 years. The last thing he did on completion of each job was to leave a shiny new penny of that year under the slate or shingles.
Russ enjoyed watching all sports, especially midget racing. He and his brother Butch Kaelin traveled many miles to attend and participate in midget racing. He made the wings of not only Butch’s race cars but many others as well.
He was an extremely talented metal craftsman. In his later years, he created his own bird houses out of metal. He attended craft shows and sold his beautiful one of a kind houses in his brother Butch’s store in Skippack, Pa.
He and his wife Linda enjoyed traveling to Tennessee and North Carolina. He also enjoyed spending time with his large loving family.
He is survived by his wife Linda, his daughters, Karen Siciliano, Cindy Kaelin, Sandy Rich (Walt); his stepchildren, Mike Lamb, Deb Shoen (Bob), Becky Santangelo (Tony), David Lamb (Nancy), Tim Lamb, as well as 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Beth Kaelin and many nieces and nephews. All are dear to his heart.
He was predeceased by his parents Lewis Kaelin and Ida Stockert, his brother Charlie, his sister June, and his brother Butch.
Relatives and friends are invited to Russell’s service at 10:30 am, Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at St. Stanislaus Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, Pa. The family will be present at the church at 9:30 am for socially distanced visitation as the family desires to protect all from Covid. Gravesite will be family only. All attendees are asked to follow Covid guidelines and practice mask-wearing and social-distancing both inside the church and at the gravesite. There will be no receiving line due to Covid and the desire to keep all safe. Thank you for understanding concerns for the safety of all.
The family would like to thank Tina for her loving care of Russell and Linda during their greatest time of need and Crossroads Hospice for blessing Russell and Linda with excellent care and kindness throughout their journey.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
501 St Jude PL
Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959
or to a charity of your choice.
Dad,
Three years ago you left this earth. It doesn’t seem that long ago. You are missed so much. I still want to call to hear your voice.
I know you are at peace. 💜✝️
Hi Dad! I can’t believe that it has been a year since you left us. Not a day has gone by that I haven’t thought of you. I hope you are at peace.
Love, Karen
DAD I never thought that I would ever be without you. I miss you so so much. I miss our little chats and watching and maybe even help you at times with the bird houses together at times even though I got in the way more than anything I just loved being around you. I want to pick the phone up every day just to say hi and hear your voice. I thank you for all you taught me an the way you Loved me no matter what. I know you are now at Peace
But it it is so hard to be without you. My Love is with you until we meet again. I miss you so much. Rest in Peace DAD. I Love you. Cin
Dad, I never thought that I would be writing in your guestbook. I miss you already. You were the rock of the family and I thank you for that. I could always count on you for honest advice. Thank you for everything you did for me and always being there when I needed you. I am who I am today because of you and I am very proud to be your daughter. I will always remember all the fun that we had with You, Frank, Mom and I. I know you are in heaven and know that you are loved more than ever. I Love you.
Karen
Dad, I never thought I would be writing in your guestbook. I miss you already. You were the rock of our family. If I had a problem you would always tell me what you thought, wether I wanted to hear it or not. Loved you for that. Thank you for everything you ever did for me. You were stronger than you thought, wiser than you know and LOVED more than you will ever know. I love you and will always remember the good times that You, Mom, Frank and I had. R.I.P. Love, Kare
Speaking of being a metal craftsman, one of his radiator covers still sits in my living room. I received many questions and compliments over @57 years. Thanks again Russ and may you Rest In Peace.