Russ Blowers

Russ Blowers, senior minister emeritus of East 91st Street Christian Church, has passed away at 83.

Russ was a friend of the Christian Student Foundation, participating in the groundbreaking for the Christian Campus House, E. 91st Street has been a long time supporter of our ministry at Ball State. Russ was a effective pastor, a mentor to many young ministers and a leader among many ministries beyond the E. 91st Street congregation. The Indianapolis Star obituary is here.

Russ married Marion Blowers in 1946. During the final of their marriage Marion suffered from Alzheimer's Disease until her death in 2004. During that last decade Russ was a devoted caregiver, visiting her daily.

Russ Blowers was a first among equals among Christian leaders of his generation. A nationally known pastor he was always a Christian gentlemen marked by grace, humility and firm Christian commitment to the gospel of Christ. When you spoke with Russ you had his full attention, treating you as if you were the most important person he could be talking to at that moment.

Our prayers are with the Blowers family.