Russell Jay Hachtel, 79, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Hospice

House.  He was born December 10, 1935, in Dundee, OH, the son of Frank and Edna Minard

Hachtel.  He was a Tool and Die Maker for F.E. Myers and had worked as a Mechanic for

Lou Fritz Buick/Cadillac.  He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, where

he was very active on many committees.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving on Vashon

Island, WA, as part of the Nike Missile Battalion.  Russell was a member of the Ashland

Model Railroad Club and an avid traveler, having visited all 50 states, Mexico, Canada

and France.

Mr. Hachtel was an avid gardener, woodworker and fan of auto racing.

He is survived by his wife, Judy C. Smetzer Hachtel, to whom he was married December 29,

1968, two daughters, Cindy Hachtel of Milwaukie, Oregon, and Linda (Christopher) Regan

of Mansfield, Massachusetts, a son, Larry Hachtel of Ashland, two sisters, Mary Kay (Robert)

Norris of Waldo, OH and Carol (Terry) Moore of Bolivar, OH, and several nieces and

nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be 11:00 AM Saturday February 28, 2015, at Trinity United Methodist Church

with Pastor Chris Thomas officiating and Pastor Shaun Green assisting.  Burial will be in

Trinity Cemetery where the Ashland Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites.

A meal will immediately follow the service at the church.

Friends may call Friday February 27, 2015, from 3-7 pm at Fickes Funeral Home in

Jeromesville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church 1301 State

Route 89 Ashland, OH 44805-9766, or to Ashland Co. Cancer Association 380 E. 4th Street

Ashland, OH 44805.

Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.