Russell Kliethermes

1959-2021

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Russell “Tut” Bernard Kliethermes, 61, Hesperia, Calif., formerly of Osage County, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at his home.

He was born Oct. 9, 1959, to Clifford and Irene Kliethermes in Jefferson City.

He was united in marriage to Irene O’Crotty in1982.

Russ graduated from Fatima High School in 1977 and immediately moved to California. He was a carpenter turned contractor for over 30 years. Russ began his career working with his father and later started his own business, RK Construction in California.

 He is preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Irene; son, Justin Kliethermes; brothers, Rick and Randy Kliethermes; one nephew and three great-nieces and nephews.

Russ is survived by son, Casey Allen Kliethermes; daughter, Megan Teachon Kliethermes; two grandchildren; seven siblings, Darlene Brandt and husband Joe, Linda Baskett and husband Johnny, Judy Muenks and husband Norman, Janice Brand, Joan Prenger and husband Russ, Bill Kliethermes and wife Sheila and Patty Hays and husband Rick; and the O’Crotty family.

A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, July 10, at Morton Chapel in Linn with Fr. Anthony Rinaldo officiating. Inurnment was in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery in Loose Creek.

Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.