Russell House was my good friend and chess partner from our first meeting in 2005 until his death in 2010. He was a staunch Catholic who served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and subsequently worked as a laborer in Illinois before he retired. He was a very honest, intelligent man with a wry sense of humor. He had a heart of gold, but hated double standards and refused to suffer fools in silence. Besides playing chess, his hobbies included playing checkers, listening to country and classical music, painting, fishing, gardening, and helping his daughter Ida care for her horses. He frequently decried the corruption that has long tainted professional and college-level sports, but he loved watching Little League and AAA baseball games. He was also a published poet whose favorite reading material included ghost stories and Mark Twain's writing.
Peyton Russell House, age 80, of Edwardsville, died at 12:19 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Peyton was retired from maintenance having worked 20 years at Union Starch and Refining Company, 20 years at Nesco Steel Barrell, and 10 years in food service at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.
Peyton was born April 27, 1930, in Granite City, son of the late Peyton and Lillian (Mosby) House.
He married Rose Mary Wickman on May 1, 1954, in Granite City, and she survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, John P. House and his wife Nora of Bridgeton, Mo., Dennis M. House and his wife Jennifer of Kinkaid, Illinois, and James M. House and his wife Lisa of New Bedford, Mass.; two daughters, Ida Marie House of Edwardsville and Pauline F. Daniel and husband Glenn of Woodville, Fla.; five grandchildren, Kristen, Alex, and Jacob House, Jarrod and Peter Daniel; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sister Mary Evalyn House of Alton.
Peyton was preceded in death by a brother, David E. House.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edwardsville and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
There is no visitation.
A memorial mass will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Kessler officiating.
According to his wishes, Peyton's body was donated to St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society .
Weber and Rodney Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
Peyton Russell House, age 80, of Edwardsville, died at 12:19 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Peyton was retired from maintenance having worked 20 years at Union Starch and Refining Company, 20 years at Nesco Steel Barrell, and 10 years in food service at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.
Peyton was born April 27, 1930, in Granite City, son of the late Peyton and Lillian (Mosby) House.
He married Rose Mary Wickman on May 1, 1954, in Granite City, and she survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, John P. House and his wife Nora of Bridgeton, Mo., Dennis M. House and his wife Jennifer of Kinkaid, Illinois, and James M. House and his wife Lisa of New Bedford, Mass.; two daughters, Ida Marie House of Edwardsville and Pauline F. Daniel and husband Glenn of Woodville, Fla.; five grandchildren, Kristen, Alex, and Jacob House, Jarrod and Peter Daniel; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sister Mary Evalyn House of Alton.
Peyton was preceded in death by a brother, David E. House.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edwardsville and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
There is no visitation.
A memorial mass will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Kessler officiating.
According to his wishes, Peyton's body was donated to St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society .
Weber and Rodney Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
Russell House was my good friend and chess partner from our first meeting in 2005 until his death in 2010. He was a staunch Catholic who served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and subsequently worked as a laborer in Illinois before he retired. He was a very honest, intelligent man with a wry sense of humor. He had a heart of gold, but hated double standards and refused to suffer fools in silence. Besides playing chess, his hobbies included playing checkers, listening to country and classical music, painting, fishing, gardening, and helping his daughter Ida care for her horses. He frequently decried the corruption that has long tainted professional and college-level sports, but he loved watching Little League and AAA baseball games. He was also a published poet whose favorite reading material included ghost stories and Mark Twain's writing.
Peyton Russell House, age 80, of Edwardsville, died at 12:19 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Peyton was retired from maintenance having worked 20 years at Union Starch and Refining Company, 20 years at Nesco Steel Barrell, and 10 years in food service at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.
Peyton was born April 27, 1930, in Granite City, son of the late Peyton and Lillian (Mosby) House.
He married Rose Mary Wickman on May 1, 1954, in Granite City, and she survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, John P. House and his wife Nora of Bridgeton, Mo., Dennis M. House and his wife Jennifer of Kinkaid, Illinois, and James M. House and his wife Lisa of New Bedford, Mass.; two daughters, Ida Marie House of Edwardsville and Pauline F. Daniel and husband Glenn of Woodville, Fla.; five grandchildren, Kristen, Alex, and Jacob House, Jarrod and Peter Daniel; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sister Mary Evalyn House of Alton.
Peyton was preceded in death by a brother, David E. House.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edwardsville and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
There is no visitation.
A memorial mass will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Kessler officiating.
According to his wishes, Peyton's body was donated to St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society .
Weber and Rodney Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
Peyton Russell House, age 80, of Edwardsville, died at 12:19 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Peyton was retired from maintenance having worked 20 years at Union Starch and Refining Company, 20 years at Nesco Steel Barrell, and 10 years in food service at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.
Peyton was born April 27, 1930, in Granite City, son of the late Peyton and Lillian (Mosby) House.
He married Rose Mary Wickman on May 1, 1954, in Granite City, and she survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, John P. House and his wife Nora of Bridgeton, Mo., Dennis M. House and his wife Jennifer of Kinkaid, Illinois, and James M. House and his wife Lisa of New Bedford, Mass.; two daughters, Ida Marie House of Edwardsville and Pauline F. Daniel and husband Glenn of Woodville, Fla.; five grandchildren, Kristen, Alex, and Jacob House, Jarrod and Peter Daniel; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sister Mary Evalyn House of Alton.
Peyton was preceded in death by a brother, David E. House.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Edwardsville and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
There is no visitation.
A memorial mass will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Kessler officiating.
According to his wishes, Peyton's body was donated to St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society .
Weber and Rodney Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
