Russell Reynolds

Friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Russell L. Reynolds on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel, 4700 SW 17th Street, in Topeka. Russ’ family will greet guests from 10 a.m. until his Celebration Service begins at 11 a.m. Guests are encouraged to honor Russ’ love of ALL sports by wearing their favorite team colors that day. Russell Lowell Reynolds, 77, Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 23, 2022. Russ was born March 22, 1945, in Wamego, Kansas, the son of Claude Wilson and Irene Ruth (Howard) Reynolds. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1963. He was a two-sport letterman in basketball and track for the Scotties. He attended Washburn University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business degree. He served in the Kansas National Guard from 1966 to 1972. Russ was employed by Topeka Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice-President, First State Bank as Vice-President and member of the Board of Directors, Fairlawn Plaza State Bank as Vice-President, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the State of Kansas Department of Labor (retired in 2010). Russ and Connie Marie Metz were united in marriage from 1968 to 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Irene Reynolds; brother, Michael Claude Reynolds; and nieces, Rebecca Michelle Reynolds and Heidi Linnay Garren-Everley. He is survived by daughter Melissa Marie Flesher (Ryan), Topeka; daughter Allison Marie Pankratz (Scott), Gardner, KS; daughter Malinda Marie Hostetler (Brian), Overland Park, KS; brother Douglas Howard Reynolds (Linda), Topeka; and grandchildren Tyler Russell Flesher, Dylan Ryan Flesher, Mallory Rebecca Marie Pankratz, Kemper Scott Pankratz, Bowen Lee Hostetler, Cru Russell Hostetler, Rhett Steven Hostetler; several nieces and nephews; and many long-time friends. Russ was thankful for being raised by the best loving parents and for brothers whom he idolized. He was also proud of growing up in the Highland Park neighborhood and for all his friends and classmates. He cherished helping raise three beautiful and amazing daughters, and watching his grandchildren as they grew-up. He enjoyed annual pheasant hunting trips and laughs with a great group of friends, slowpitch softball and having a beer after the game; and in retirement, touring this great country in his motorhome. He was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to – Down Syndrome Innovations, 5916 Dearborn, Mission, KS 66202; American Cancer Society, 1315 SW Arrowhead Road Suite A, Topeka, KS 66604; American Heart Association, 13851 W. 63rd St. #346, Shawnee, KS 66216; and Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, KS 66604. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Russell Reynolds

March 22, 1945 - September 23, 2022