Russell Scott Salzman, 64, of Brookville, died on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence.
Russ was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 31, 1959 to E. Thomas Sr. and Norma Joy Robinson Salzman. He graduated from Northwest High School in Cincinnati. On September 6, 1991, Russ married Paula Petulla at a Lutheran Church in Cincinnati and they shared over thirty-one years of married life. He was employed as a Maintenance Technician at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville for the past fourteen years. Russ was a hard working man who was devoted to his family and all his rescued fur babies. He never missed an opportunity to make someone laugh with his amazing sense of humor. Russ was PaPa Salzman to his grandchildren and enjoyed fishing, cooking, being a lifelong Bengals Fan and helping anyone in need.
Russ is survived by his wife: Paula Ann of Brookville; a son: Russell Scott Salzman II (Christin) of Arizona; two daughters: Grace Elizabeth Meyer (Andrew) of Brookville, and Chelsea Christina Salzman (Adam Shell) of Brookville; grandchildren: Charlotte, Hannah, Francesca, Ozzie, and one due in July; his father: E. Thomas Salzman Sr.; a brother: E. Thomas Salzman Jr. (Cheryl); a brother-in-law: Bob Schaiper; nieces and nephews: Chris Schaiper, A. J. Hollingsworth (Brian), Emily Salzman (Zack Brinkman), Brandon Schaiper (Courtney), and Matthew Salzman; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Russ was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Joy Salzman and his sister, Victoria Lynne Schaiper.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home ~ 929 Main Street Brookville followed by cremation. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society.
To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please go to, www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Russ’s Family.