Daniel Russell
December 08, 1954 - November 30, 2019
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Russell, Daniel K. "Big D" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2019. He was 64 years old. Dan was born on December 8, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan. The son of Keith and Helene (Erzen) Russell. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1973. Dan was united in marriage to Marta N. VanderKooy in 1987. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing music. He played banjo and guitar with The Whiskey River Band, The Doo Dads, and The Klams. He was a member of Island View Hunt and Grunt Club, and a past member of the Saginaw Bay Steel Headers. Dan is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marta; son, John D. (Andie) Russell; daughter, Melody A. (Dan) Sprenger; three granddaughters, Julia Sprenger, Violet and Nora Russell; niece, Grace Lutenske; two sisters, Theresa Russell and Ann (Paul) Russell-Lutenske, and sister in-law, Erica Russell. Predeceased by his parents, Keith and Helene Russell, and his brother, David K. Russell. MEMORIAL SERVICE: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, St. Helen site, 2415 N. Charles Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48602. Rev. Fr. Ronald Wagner will officiate. In keeping with Daniel's wishes, cremation has taken place. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the church on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Saginaw Rescue Mission or to Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church - St. Helen site. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Plants-A-Plenty was purchased for the family of Daniel K. "Big D" Russell.
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Janice Surian Smith
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I have known the Russell family since I was 5 years old. I went to school with Ann Russell and of course everybody at Saint Helens knew all the brothers and sisters. He was wonderful in the Whiskey River Band. Always remember that people pass on but their memory lives on in our hearts. Janice Surian Smith.
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Mary, Bob, and Elsa; John; Mike and Karen
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Mary, Bob, and Elsa; John; Mike and Karen purchased the Classic Sympathy Dish Garden for the family of Daniel K. "Big D" Russell.
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Robert Parson
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We lost a good here. Big D was a man many talents who never let anything stand in his way. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. You couldn't tell by looking at him but in his prime he loved sports. You will be missed but never forgotten.
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Red Hawkins
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I sure loved hearing Dan play the banjo with the DooDads. Steady, focused, and relaxed, just like a Bluegrass banjo picker ought to be. "Big D" sized good memories will remain in my mind.