Russell Owen Wyatt, age 79 of Maryville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

He was born August 14, 1944 in Salem, IL to the late Robert and Mary (nee Turner) Wyatt.  He married Mary Toon on October 12, 1968 and she survives.

Russell retired from Boeing after 41 years of service as a senior aeronautical engineer.  He honorably served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Milice de Sainte Famille Reenactment Group.  He was a certified black powder cannon instructor, an ardent reader, and lover of history.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers:  Gary Wyatt, Bruce and Wayne Byron; and a sister, Roberta Koch.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Mary Wyatt; a son, Robert Wyatt of Collinsville, IL; a daughter, Julie Wyatt of St. Louis, MO; nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 and 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. officiated by Father Rob Johnson.

Burial with military honors will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Memorials are suggested to The Mississippi Valley District Library and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.