Russell Conway 

April 18, 2014

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Russell Conway, 90, passed away April 18. Russell was a dedicated, loving husband to Beth. Le loved his family and all sports, especially OSU sports. He truly could be described as a people person and was a friend to people from many walks of life, but especially in Oklahoma education. He retired as director of Oklahoma State University High School and College Relations. He spent his entire career serving Oklahoma education. He began in Tulsa Public Schools. Russell was probably best known for his 17 years at Oklahoma State University as Director of High School and College Relations. He was known as “Mr. OSU” for his tireless efforts to introduce students across Oklahoma and other states to Oklahoma State. He received compliments from educators across Oklahoma for his friendly competition in recruiting for OSU. After retirement, Russell continued to serve in several positions for the retired educators associations, including OREA Legislative Committee and Emeriti Council. Russell was inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame in 2001. Russell was a World War II veteran, serving in Europe with the combat engineers, later receiving his commission as a reserve officer while attending Oklahoma State University.