Russell Charlesworth

September 16, 1949 - January 2, 2021

Russell Wayne Charlesworth, 71, a life-long resident of Lafayette passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Franciscan East Hospital. He was born September 16, 1949 in Lafayette, to the late Francis and Gertrude (Halsema) Charlesworth. He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Russell proudly served his country in the United States Air Force including a year in Vietnam. He later worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for 45 years, retiring November 3, 2017. On June 17, 1972 he married Patricia Saul in Tampa, FL and she survives. Russell enjoyed listening to 70’s music, watching sports especially the Pacers, Colts, Boilermakers and the American Heroes Channel. He was also a historical military buff. Along with his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his children: William (fiancé Sarah) Charlesworth of Aurora, IL, Joshua (Nancy) Charlesworth of West Lafayette, Wendy (Benjamin) Charlesworth-Davis and Thomas Charlesworth both of Lafayette; and sister Jacqueline Floor. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Elijah Robert Davis, Tobiah Charles Davis and Zachariah Steven Davis. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Charlesworth and sister Theresa Charlesworth. Funeral Mass will be held 10am Friday, January 8, 2021 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Andrew Dudzinski Officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing and current government attendance guidelines. Masks are required. A live webcast of the Funeral Mass will be available on our website: www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be directed to Food Finders or VFW. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com Click on the link below to watch the webcast for Russell Wayne Charlesworth. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1112202