Derrick Michael Russian, 45, of Killeen, Tx, passed away on January 05, 2023.

Derrick was predeceased by his beloved mother Patricia "Patty" Russian, maternal grandparents Ester and Frank Reisinger, uncle Frank Reisinger Jr, parental grandparents Helen and Michael Russian Sr and his aunt Patricia Russian. He is survived by his father Michael Russian Jr, his best buddy and son Thomas A Patterson (19), daughters Mary Ivory Patterson (23) and Victoria Nicole Patterson (21). Derrick's two cousins Scott Reisinger and Sarah Reisinger-Hester.

Derrick was born on January 21, 1977 in Aliquppa, Pennsylvania were he lived until the early 90's when his father was stationed in Killeen, Tx. Derrick spent most of his summers as a child in Cook Forrest, Pennsylvania camping and swimming. He planned on relocating to his home state before his sudden death.

Derrick was a brilliant building engineer with a career that expanded over 20 years in HVAC and building maintenance  with many companies including the massive Marriott Hotel expansion in the Texas Hill county area. Derrick loved to tinker in woodworking and anything that could be plugged in and blinked, he always kept up with the latest electronics and technology. He found a new hobby when he became a stepdad in building lego sets with his son Thomas. His parenting style was "don't tell your mom" and the house was the pit stop for jumping on sofas and nerf gun wars with the kids and nieces and nephew.  Derrick loved being a dad and uncle to the most amazing children. Derrick was that one guy who could fix anything and was always ready to help where he could. He was known to fix neighbors ac units for free if that could afford to have it fixed by company or give advice on setting up an entertainment system. 

There was nobody like Derrick and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. 

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