Ronnie Russell

[Barry Taylor]

It deeply saddens me to say but Ronnie passed away around 8:00 AM this morning. Not even myself expected this so soon. Ronnie fought hard to beat this. We raced, played golf, and fished together for many years with few arguments. I couldn't have had a better partner in our race cars. I like every one here on the forum will miss his wit, wisdom, and knowledge of motors. Barry

 

[1958 delivery]

Very sorry to hear of this.

 

[Phalen409]

I never had the pleasure to get to know him, but I enjoyed the time spent on the forum reading his comments. Sad to loose good folks.........
God Bless

 

[Jim409_Pontiac]

Ronnie was the best. He had a heart of gold and was ready to help all. His knowledge on these engines was vast and he shared it freely with all. I feel I lost a true friend today and he will be missed greatly.

 

[Don Jacks]

X2

 

[Dewman]

Rest in peace Ronnie, you will be missed.

 

[bobs409]

Always sad to lose one of the good ones. RIP Ronnie!

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Very sad to hear this. RIP Ronnie.

 

[dm62409]

Condolences to the family, and to all of Ronnie's many friends. This is a very big loss to the 409 world that cannot be replaced. Rest in peace Ronnie. It was an honor to have known him.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

May you go in peace Ronnie. And the Lord be with you.

 

[real61ss]

I had the pleasure of being around him at two of our conventions, he was extremely knowledgeable and always ready to share that knowledge with anyone. RIP buddy

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Peace be with you my friend, we will all miss you greatly.

TomK

 

[Ishiftem]

That is sad to hear. Rest In pease Ronnie.

 

[nomad59NZ]

A sad goodbye. May you continue racing in "W" heaven Ronnie. RIP
Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Gav

 

[Toms63SSQB]

Not unexpected, but I'm going to truly miss my friend. Ronnie built my race motor and then when a crank bearing spun he and Virginia flew up to our house in Oberlin and we rebuilt the motor. He and Virginia also also stayed with us for the Blue Suede Cruise at Norwalk. I don't know if there is drag racing in Heaven, but, I'm sure there is going to be some bench racing. See you again someday Ronnie.

 

[skipxt4]

VERY SAD, day, indeed. RIP, Ronnie.

 

[Mearl]

Sad news, Ronnie will be sorely missed both on the forum and at Bowling Green this year.

 

[MRHP]

Ronnie, your friendship will be missed, but your light will shine forever!

 

[Steven Morgan]

When I bought my 62 from Tom Monroe he told me that Ronnie had built the motor. I knew little about a 409 but Ronnie was free with his knowledge. I meant him for the first time in Kansas and then again at Bowling Green last year. Ronnie was a wonderful person and I will miss him.

 

[nana1962409]

I never got to meet Ronnie only reading his posts on here but he seemed like the nicest person you could ever want to meet. Rip Ronnie