Russell Dale Showalter, 97, of South Hutchinson, died Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1921, in McPherson County, to O B and Salome (Yoder) Showalter.

He was a member of Journey@South Hutchinson and a farmer.

On December 15, 1940, he married Blanche Yoder in Hesston. She died March 8, 2013.

Survivors include: children, Steve and wife Peggy of Inman, Pat Willems and husband Dennis, John and wife Lana, Jim and wife Carol all of Hutchinson, Cindy Martens and husband Eldon of Inman; sister, Roberta Krieder of Pennsylvania; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Robert, Richard, and Ray; two great-grandsons, Nick and Blake.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2019, at Journey@South Hutchinson, with Pastor Howard Wagler officiating. Graveside service will be 8:30 a.m. Friday at Yoder Cemetery, with Don Lind presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory. Visitation with family present will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Memorial suggestions are to Reins of Hope, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.