Missouri Press Association
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Russell D. Pettijohn, of St. Joseph, died Sept. 26, 2025, at the age of 96.
He proudly served his country in the Missouri Air National Guard and the U.S. Air Force, where he attained the rank of sergeant.
Pettijohn grew up in St. Joseph and worked for the St. Joseph News-Press as a printer and in other positions for a total of 30 years.
Family was important to Pettijohn, and he is survived by two sons, Jeff and Brad; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and many more family members and friends.
