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1924 - 2009
Richard W. Russell age 85 of Greenville passed away Monday June 22, 2009 at his home. He was born in Six Lakes on May 3, 1924 the son of Arley and Gayla Herron Russell. He married Beverly A. Krepps in Greenville on October 30 1948. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the US Army and was a life member of VFW Post # 5065 Sheridan and the American Legion Post # 101 Greenville. He was retired from the engineering department of Federal Mogul Corporation. Dick enjoyed music and performed as a drummer with different music groups including playing with Slim Riegle, Jack Baker and Earl Perry. He also enjoyed his bowling and golf and going to the cottage up North.
His wife Beverly preceded him in death on January 10, 2004, his daughter Loree Holt in 1980 and his sister Norma Laidlaw in 2003.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Pricilla Pam Russell of Allentown PA, his grandchildren, Kaylyn and Dominic Griffin, Barry Holt and Jeremiah Holt, great grandchildren Kevin and Sean, brother, Raymond Russell of Georgia, sister-in-law Shirley Burghdoff of Charlotte and nieces and nephews.
Funeral and committal services will be held on Thursday June 25 at 1 PM from Hurst Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kay Welsch officiating and military honors provided by the VFW Post # 5065 with burial in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 7-9 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Spectrum Health Hospice, 4500 Breton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 in appreciation of the care provided to the Russells |
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Brenda Collins
Thursday January 28, 2010 at
9:27 PM
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To Richard's Family.
I just learned today of his passing, his niece was kind enough to pass along the news after receiving our Christmas Card that we sent to him. He was an Army buddy of my grandpa's we met once when he and Beverly wintered in Florida. I sent a card every year, and always looked forward to his response...sadly, those will no longer be coming.
Find peace in the memories you have, and joy knowing that he is at peace, and has been reunited with his family.
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Dewey Allen
Wednesday June 24, 2009 at
2:04 PM
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Jeff,
Sorry for your loss. Robert O. called last night and told me he saw the news in the paper.
I have not seen your dad in many years, but growing-up I always liked him. I remember hanging out when your family lived on Montcalm Street, Webster Street, and Kaye Drive. I don't know if he cared that I was around so much but he was always nice to me. I thought he was a pretty 'cool' guy.
Take care.
Dewey
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Deb Riches Curler
Tuesday June 23, 2009 at
2:17 PM
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Jeff, Sorry to hear about your Dad, I have ran into him many times over the years at weddings etc. He always remembered me & greeted me with his smile & a hug.
Take care. Deb Riches Curler
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Dave & Monica Lawrence
Tuesday June 23, 2009 at
12:35 PM
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We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Dick was a wonderful man that we had the pleasure of knowing. We are so glad that he was able to attend the last Lily Lake Meeting. Even then he still had a big smile on his face. Your are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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