Russell E. Eaton, of Wellington, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 after 78 years. Russ was born in Ashland on March 1, 1946 to the late Weldon and Mary (nee Ferber) Eaton. He was 1964 graduate of Wellington High School where he enjoyed football, basketball, and chasing girls.

Russ spent most of his life working on his family farm. He also drove truck for Penske Truck Leasing and later in life an independent driver.

An avid race car fan and driver, Sundays with Russ were always reserved for NASCAR. He was a talented woodworker, creating furniture and spun artistic bowls. Russ liked square dancing in his younger days, enjoyed mechanics and above all loved being with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Paulann (nee Turner) Eaton; children, Susan, Daniel (Tabitha), David (Angie) and Douglas (Bobbie Sue) Eaton; stepchildren, Cheryl Wetherbee, Christine (Tom) Herb, Jonathan (Sherri) Ward; 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren with twin great grandchildren on the way. Russ is also survived by siblings, Barbara Barlow, Rodney Eaton, Wayne Eaton, Beverly Raftery, Kathy Drennen, and Robert Eaton.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the American Legion Pavilion, Wellington, beginning at 1:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to American Legion, 518 S. Main St., Wellington, OH 44090 or Beyond the Walls Church, 101 Woodford Ave., Elyria, OH 44035. Condolences for the Eaton family can be expressed at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.