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Russell Robert Aukerman

     Russell Robert Aukerman, 48, of Vermilion died Saturday, July 22, 2006 at his home following a brief illness. He was born July 5, 1958 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident of the area. 

     Mr. Aukerman was a graduate of Marion L. Steele High School, Kent State University and received his Juris Doctorate degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. 

     He had been employed as a Shareholder/Vice President at the law firm of Wickens, Herzer, Panza, Cook & Batista in Avon for over ten years where he practiced law as a trial attorney.  He previously practiced law at Tricarichi & Carnes in Cleveland. He was a licensed psychiatric social worker at Lorain Community Hospital. 

 
     Mr. Aukerman was an active member of the Ohio State and Lorain County Bar Associations where he participated on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee and received a Ten Year Mediation Volunteer Award.

     He was an avid Civil War historian and collector, and visited battle field sites in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland.  He was also an Ohio State and Cleveland sports enthusiast.

     Mr. Aukerman is survived by a his sister Anne Aukerman Sickelbaugh of Perrysburg, OH,

     He was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. and Elvira (nee Pesti) Aukerman.

     Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 10:30 AM at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer and Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 Fifth Street, Lorain.  The Rev. Jimmy Madsen, co-pastor of  First Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Condolences

From:     Tom Theado
Relation: Fellow attorney
 

I knew, and worked with, Russ while he was at Wickens, and found him always to be a thoughtful and enjoyable co-counsel.  I am saddened to learn of his death, and wish to extend to his sisters and friends my condolences.

From:     Cynthia Steinberger
Relation: Former co-worker at Wickens Herzber

Russ was a great friend and co-worker when I worked at Wickens.  Saw him several times over the past nine years since I left Wickens and still teased and picked on me....of course, he always said it was because I could handle it. Russ will be missed by all who knew and admired him.  Keeping him in my prayers......

From:     Nari Zughni Todd
Relation: friend

I lived next door to Russell growing up and we were in the same class at Marion L. Steele - Class of 1976.  I knew he became a lawyer.  I never saw him after graduation, although he hasn't really changed in his picture.  I am saddened by his premature death and send my deepest condolences to Anne.


From:     Audra DiLuciano
Relation: co-worker at Wickens, Herzer, Panza, Cook & Batista
 

I worked with Russ his entire ten years at the Firm.  Russ always had something funny to say and was easy to work with. Russ knew more about the civil war that anyone I've ever known--he truly could have written his own book on the topic. I am deeply saddened by his premature death and my heart goes out to his sister and close friends. 

From:     Danell Aukerman
Relation: friend

So sorry to read about the death of Russell.  Although I didn't know him, I am always saddened when one of the Aukerman family passes.  I will add his obituary to the Aukerman Family Database.

Danell Aukerman
Corvallis, Oregon
 

From:     Anne (Aukerman) Sickelbaugh
Relation: Sister
 

I want to thank everyone who attended Russ's memorial service, those who have sent their condolences, and those who touched my brother's life in so may ways.  You all know who you are.  May Russ rest in peace.
 

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