Russell E Wiswcup

Russell Wisecup, 87 of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.

He was born July 12, 1939, in Carmel to the late Mahlon and Bessie Ralla Wisecup. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Tom, Robert and Ernest Wisecup; one sister, Ethel Wisecup; one son, Dewey E. Wisecup and the by the love of his life Reva M. (Dunn) Wisecup, who he married on June 3, 1961, and passed away on June 18, 2015, after 54 years of marriage.

He is survived by four children, Chris (Zula) Wisecup of Hillsboro, Crystal (Homer) Jenkins of Bainbridge, Randy Wisecup of Hillsboro, Tammy Roach of Hillsboro; two brothers, Bill Wisecup of Wisconsin and Harvey "Hop" Wisecup of Indiana; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He dearly loved his children, grandchildren and especially great grandchildren who he loved to spoil.

Russell was on the Brush Creek Fire Department for 20 plus years and during that time he worked for the Brush Creek Township Trustees. In his younger years he mowed the cemeteries in Brush Creek Township. He worked several years for A & F Lumber Company, and he owned his own trash company for many years as well.

He was a great father to his children, and they loved him just as much. Dad, we know you are with mom and Buddy to dance and joy and you are not in no more pain. You will be missed and loved by many.

We want to thank John for helping to care for are father through the years and for the friendship to the Blair family for being great friend to us.

Daddy, we love you and miss you from all your children, until we meet again.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Thompson Funeral Home, with Pastor Dustin Neff officiating. Burial will follow in the Carmel Cemetery.

Family would appreciate memorials to the Thompson Funeral Home, 241 E. Main St., Hillsboro, OH. 45133

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