Russell Herman Wedemeier

March 20 , 1940 - September 02 , 2016

VISITATIONS:

Tuesday, September 06, 20162:00 ~ 8:00 PMMichigan Memorial Funeral Home

SERVICES:

Wednesday, September 07, 201610:00 AMMichigan Memorial Funeral Home Chapel

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Obituary

WEDEMEIER, Russell H., age 76, of Flat Rock, September 2, 2016. Loving father of Russell Alan (Sherry), Wendy Lee, and Robert James (Crystal). Dear grandfather of Ryan and Kyla. He is also survived by his sister Marlene (Rick) Landry, his brother Milton Wedemeier and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Lillian Wedemeier, his brother Robert Edward Wedemeier, and his former wife Pauline. He loved listening to Joe Cocker, caring for his cats Tabitha and Ebony, golfing and watching sports. He proudly served four years in the United States Air Force with 18 months in South Korea. He worked as an iron worker Local 223, Union Utilities for DTE Energy, formerly known as Detroit Edison, Monroe Power Plant for 37 years and retired in 2002. He was a 1958 graduate from Detroit Lutheran West High School. His cremation will take place at “The Witness Crematory” located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home.

Condolences

Sorry to hear about Russ passing. I know I speak for a lot of people when I say that Russ was always a pleasure to work with and he will be missed. ray heiple
Russ was a great ironworker and great to work with at DTE Energy. Sorry for your loss. Michael Hamel
Sorry for your loss Prayers Glen Hutchins
I worked with Russ for many years and he will be missed . I am sorry for your loss. Jerry Mitchell
Wendy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Orr
Russ was such a kind and wonderful man. He always had a ready smile and positive outlook to share whenever we spoke. His upbeat and friendly manner was something I looked forward to at our family gatherings. He will be missed terribly. Lisa Riopelle
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts. Wishing you strength and guidance through this difficult time. Your FCA IRF Family Rick Marquette