Russell Leroy DeGarmo, 94, of Westville, IN passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born September 2, 1930, in West Liberty, WV to Charles & Iva (Ritchea) DeGarmo, graduated from West Liberty High School and served proudly with the U.S. Navy from 1948 - 52. Russ made his career with Bethlehem Steel for 27 years. In retirement Russ enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and overseas with his wife Mary.
On December 31, 1953, he married Mary V. King who preceded him in death in 2022. Survivors include their son, Steven (Patricia) DeGarmo, grandchildren, Jeff (Maria) DeGarmo, Jaclynn DeGarmo & Madolyn (Rodney) Delhaye, and great-grandchildren: Jesamyn & Kennan Miller, Roman & Nolan Delhaye, and Luka DeGarmo. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wayne DeGarmo.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 22nd from 10 – 11 am at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with funeral service beginning at 11:00 am and entombment to follow at Graceland Mausoleum.
