Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Russ, Otto C. January 15, 1949
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Lake O Wave - Jan. 1949
Russ, Otto C.

Jan. 15, 1949

Lake O Wave – Jan. 1949

Former Druggist, Physician Here Dies In Pontiac

Dr. O.C. Russ, 94, died early Saturday morning at a convalescent home in 
Pontiac.

A former resident and druggist also a practicing physician here about fifty 
years ago when he was in business with his brother the late John Russ.

In 1901 the drug business was sold to Frank Smelker and while here Dr. Russ 
built the house now owned by Alton Nye. Dr. Russ also owned and operated a 
general store at Sunfield, later disposing of that before going to East Lansing 
about 30 years ago. He was a life member of the F & A.M. Lodge 395 and was made 
a life member of the board of trustees of the Congregational church years ago.

Surviving is a daughter Mrs. Frances Nanning of Phoenix, Arizona. His wife died 
about 18 years ago.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2, under auspices of the F & A.M. Lodge 
395, at the Pickens chapel with burial in Lakeside cemetery.





Additional Comments:
Lakeside Cemetery # 7-791

Dr. Russ operated a boarding house many years at East Lansing for Michigan 
State college students.



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