Obituary WASHINGTON - Russell Charles Tallman, 88, of Washington, IL, died at 10:03 am Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on June 20, 1923 in Clarion, IA to Joe and Lydia Hamer Tallman, he married Alice Winkelvoss on August 12, 1949 in McKeesport, PA. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kathi (Dennis) Rode of LaPorte, PA and a son, Randall (Andrea) Tallman of Kenosha, WI, 2 grandsons, Matthew Tallman and Brentt Tallman, 2 step-grandsons, Eric Rode and Clifford Rose, and 6 step-great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters. Russ served with the U.S. Army during WWII, serving during the Pacific Theater, in the Philippines, and during the Army Occupation of Japan. He graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA, and worked at U.S. Steel in Dravosburg, PA. He then taught 6 years in Cardington, OH, and later taught History at Washington Community High School for 20 years, retiring in 1983. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed camping and golfing. Russ was a member of the Masonic Lodge #325 in Clarion, IA, the American Legion Post #100 in Washington, IL, and the Tazewell County Retired Teachers Association. He also was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church in Washington for nearly 50 years. Funeral Services will be at 11 am Monday, March 19, 2012 at Crossroads United Methodist Church. Pastor Tom Goodell and Pastor Dan Doty will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery in Washington where military rites will be accorded by the U.S. Army and the Tazewell Military Rites Team. Visitation MAR 19. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Crossroads United Methodist Church 1420 N. Main Street Washington, IL, US Service MAR 19. 11:00 AM Crossroads United Methodist Church 1420 N. Main Street Washington, IL, US