RUSSELL H. KEALEN, 96, of Edgewood, New Mexico passed away at his home on October 18, 2011. Russell was born on November 14th, 1915 in Quincy, Illinois to James M. and Maltilda (Epker) Kealen. Russell had lived in Edgewood for over 30 years. He was an air craft government inspector for the US Government. He retired from the Navy and was a Mason member. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, James and Maltilda Kealen and his wife, Bertha Kealen. He is survived by his daughter, Paula Knebler and her husband Kenneth of Wichita, KS. There will be a Grave Side Service at Mountain Valley Cemetery on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 10:00am.