Russell James Dellen

Russell James Dellen of Fishers, IN passed away suddenly Saturday, November 8, 2008. Russ was born on November 13, 1951 in Indianapolis to Robert P. and Doris Dellen. He is a 1969 graduate of Brebeuf Jesuit High School. Russ received a B.A. and GMI Dealership Management from Xavier University in 1973. Russ began in the automotive business with his father, Robert ?Red? P. Dellen in 1967. Russ is President and Owner of: Dellen Automotive Family representing Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep; Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis; and Honda of Indianapolis. His memberships include: Hillcrest Country Club; American Business Club; Murat Shrine Temple; NCM Twenty Group; and The Hundred Club. Russ was the 1997 President of the Board of Directors of St. Mary?s Child Center and named St. Mary?s Child Center Board Member of the Year in 1994. Russ was the recipient of the St. Mary?s Angel on Earth award in 1996. He serves on the Board of Directors of: Automobile Dealers Association of Indiana, Inc.; Indiana Auto Trader Association; Vernon General; Little Sisters of the Poor/St. Augustine Home; Fairbanks Hospital; Progress House; Indiana State Police Foundation, ...[more]

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.; Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Drill Team; St. Mary?s Child Center; and RP Dellen Family Foundation. Russ married Donna Rattermann on February 3, 1978 in Indianapolis, IN. They raised three sons and enjoyed spending time with their family at their home on Lake Wawasee. Russ enjoyed traveling with his wife and family, playing golf, riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles and was a big supporter of the Indianapolis Colts. Russ will be missed by all who knew him. He was a very kind and generous man with a memorable smile that would light up a room. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna and three sons, Nick (Nicole), David and Matthew. He is also survived by his sister, Susan (Jeff) Grieshop and mother-in-law Alberta Rattermann. Friends and family will gather on Wednesday, November 12 from 3-8 pm in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on his 57th birthday, Thursday, November 13 at 1:00 pm in St. Luke Catholic Church with entombment to follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made in Russ?s memory to Fairbanks Hospital, St. Mary?s Child Center or St. Augustine Home. You are invited to visit the website www.leppertmortuary.com where you may leave a personal message, sign the online register book or make a contribution.