Russell J. Fleckenstein, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Fleckenstein (nee Fey). Loving father of Tom, Tim and Gail. Grandfather of Tom Jr. and Lisa Fleckenstein. Great grandfather of Mason and Kayden Fleckenstein and Paige and Clair Ross. Brother of Marvin Fleckenstein. Uncle of Victoria Fleckenstein Volk and Mardee Fleckenstein Prater. Passed away December 23, 2021, at the age of 91. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42) West Chester, OH 45069 from 5pm until 7pm. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 10am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to meet in front of the cemetery offices for a procession to the gravesite.