Russell Edward "Cap" Bilz Obituary (1933

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Russell Edward "Cap" Bilz Mr. Russell Edward "Cap" Bilz , age 85, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on February 18, 1933 in Madison, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Francis M. and Helen N. Distel Bilz. He was raised in Madison and was schooled there. On April 9, 1966, he was united in marriage to Ottie Mae "Ginger" Centers in Madison, Indiana. This happy union of 44 years was blessed with two daughters, Sherri Lynn and Dewona Kay. He was a crane operator all of his life having spent most of that time on the Ohio River and he also rebuilt cranes. He spent most of his life in Madison and was a consultant for L.G. & E. in crane operations. He was a devoted man of faith and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Madison, and was at the time of his death the oldest member there. On two different occasions, he had saved two men from drowning in the Ohio River and was proud of this accomplishment. He enjoyed teaching others, was a Mr. Fixit, enjoyed growing a garden every year, and loved his dog, Bruce. Russell died on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at 8:05 a.m. at The Water's of Clifty Falls in Madison, Indiana. Click Here for Tribute or Funeral Service VideoA LOVING FAMILY Russell will be missed by his loving daughter and caregiver, Dewona Kay Chamberlain and her husband Daniel of Louisville, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Jeremy, Jade, Nathan, Kayla, and Zach; his great grandchildren, Alizae, Raymond, Jayce, Odin, Josslyn, Jalyssa, Jayden, Connor, Jaxsyn, Jamyson, Castor, Vada Mae, Kieston, and Kinley; his brothers, William "Bill" Bilz and his wife Kathy of Greenwood, Indiana, Robert "Bobby" Bilz of Columbus, Indiana, George Anthony "Tony" Bilz of Madison, Indiana, Francis Bilz, Jr. of Kent, Indiana; his sisters, Betty Browning of Columbus, Indiana, Francis Georgene "Bo" Hammond of Tuscumbia, Alabama; his brother in law, Walter "Jim" Centers and his wife Vicki of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis M. Bilz, Sr., his mother, Helen Nadine Distel Bilz, his stepson, Allen R. Naylor, his daughter, Sherri Lynn Wells, died June 4, 2011, his beloved wife, Ottie Mae "Ginger" Centers Bilz, died May 30, 2010. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., by Pastor Joel Almaroad at the Grace Baptist Church, 920 Montclair in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, 9306 North U.S. 421 near Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana and Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the time of service at the Grace Baptist Church, 920 Montclair in Madison, Indiana.MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Baptist Church. Cards are available at the funeral home and the church. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Russell Edward "Cap" Bilz, please click here to visit our sympathy store.