Russell L. Weng, Jr.

Russell L. "Red" Weng, Jr., age 87, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 15, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Thelma and Russell L. Weng, Sr.

He was a graduate of Kettering High School where he was active in football, basketball and baseball. Russ met his future wife, Joyce Anne after he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

After they married, the family moved to Alaska where he was stationed for a couple of years. Russ and Joyce settled in Dayton, Ohio for the rest of their lives. Russ traveled across the world with the US Army, serving in Korea, Vietnam, Germany, Alaska and Panama where he helped built the Panama Canal.

Russ retired after 22 years of dedicated service from the U.S. Army where he proudly served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He later retired from his second career at Digital Controls Corporation. Russ enjoyed attending his grandson's sports events and loved the OSU Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Reds.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Joyce Anne Weng and sister, Donna Donna Risley.

Russ is survived by his loving daughter, Kimberly (Greg) Scarborough; step-son, Ricky Peyton; grandchildren, Brandon (Laura) Scarborough and Chris (Margaret) Scarborough; great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Kayleigh, Liam, Bentleigh and Madalyn; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Family will receive friends from 9:30-11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Newcomer Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the service with military honors at Evergreen Cemetery where he will be laid to rest by his beloved wife, Joyce.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Dayton in his memory.