Phillipsburg resident Andrew D. Russell passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, KS at the age of 72.

He was born in Phillips County, KS on March 18, 1943, the son of Charlie & Julia (Ragsdale) Russell. Andy was a farmer for most of his life.

He is survived by his son, Bob Russell, of Phillipsburg, KS; daughters, Beth Freeman of Phillipsburg and Lacie Sieck of Goodland, KS; stepson, Levi Dougherty of Phillipsburg and stepdaughter, Thea Ratliff of Goodland; brothers, Ralph Russell of Phillipsburg, George Russell of Agra, KS and Lloyd Russell of Tasco, KS; sisters, Alice Wing of Salina, KS and Ruth McElhaney of Quinter, KS; and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Lew Van Der Wege officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mr. Russell will lie in-state on Thursday from noon – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Kidney Fund or the Phillips County Ministerial Alliance. Online condolences to www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.