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Russ Blessing
Oct. 30, 2009 - I just received the somber news that Russ Blessing, inventor of the Woolly Bugger, passed away Oct. 28th at his home in PA.
Russell C. Blessing
Russell C. Blessing, 74, of Harrisburg, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side.
Russell C. Blessing, 74, of Harrisburg, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side.
Born in Harrisburg on October 14, 1935, he was the son of Russell S. and Violet M. Gerhart Blessing.
Russell retired from the former AMP, Inc., as an administrative manager for 41 years. He was a 1954 graduate of John Harris High School. Russell was also a Sunday school teacher and member of Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Harrisburg, and a member of its Men's Sharing Group. Russell played trombone in the Washington Band, Annville and the former Doc Hughes' Band, Hummelstown. He also coached midget basketball and baseball. Russell was a Hershey Bears season ticket holder for 33 years. An avid fly fisherman Russell was the creator of the world renowned Woolly Bugger, and was mentioned for his contribution to fishing in many books and magazines.
Russell is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Patricia L. Fishel Blessing, whom he married on November 5, 1955; one daughter, Julie E. Brady wife of Rande of West Hanover Township; two sons, Andrew C. Blessing husband of Tina of Mt. Wolf and Fred O. Blessing husband of Cristina of York Springs; four grandchildren, Jason Brady of Bel Air, MD, Jordan Brady and Erin Brady both of West Hanover Township, and Sara Blessing of York Springs; one brother, James T. Blessing husband of Bonnie of Philadelphia; two nephews, Daniel and Jeremy; a niece, Daphne; and his best friend and fishing companion, Werner "Dutch" Fetter of Elizabethtown.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 11 a.m., in the Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, 175 North Fairville Avenue, Harrisburg with The Rev. Jennifer Deutsch Thomas, his pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Hanoverdale Cemetery. A viewing will be held in the church Saturday from 10 a.m.,until time of the services.
Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, 175 North Fairville Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 100 East Brown Street, Suite 23, Middletown, PA 17057.
Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com
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