Obituary of Daniel K. Russell

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.