Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Russman, Frederick J. Fritz" April 5, 2005
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Portland Review - Sunday, April 10, 2005

Frederick J. "Fritz" Russman, 80 of Portland passed away April 3, 2005

He was born in Portland May 21, 1924, the son of Frederick and Amey (Barber) 
Russman. Fritz was a very active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, 
servicing as an usher for many years, served on the school board, the finance 
council, the parish council and the athletic association, and because of his 
dedication and years of service to St. Patrick Parish, Fritz was the 2004 
recipient of the Father Flohe Foundation Education Bell Award. He was a Past 
Grand Knight of the Portland Knights of Columbus Council #2168 and was a 4th 
Degree member of the Fr. Godez Assembly. He was a Veteran of World War II, 
serving as a medic in the United States Army, where he received a Purple Heart 
ad Silver Star and was a member of the Portland VFW Post #4090. Fritz was an 
avid sports supporter of the St. Patrick Shamrocks and was involved with the 
Portland Little League for 40 years being the resident for 30 years. He retired 
from the Michigan Department of Transportation after over 35 years of service 
and continued servicing the community of Portland on the Portland City Council, 
the Planning Commission and the Library Expansion Fund. 

He was preceded in death by  his parents; wife, Juliane Russman; son, Frederick 
J. Russman Jr.' brothers, Bob and Ferdinand Russman.

Surviving are his children, Joan M. (Michael Scochin) Russman of Lyons, Bill 
(Barbara) Russman of Charlotte, N.C., Mary Russman of Portland, Bonnie (Pat) 
Dawdy of Zeeland, Connie (Todd) Droste of Portland and Robert Russman of 
Portland; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special friend, his dog 
Duke.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 7 at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, Portland with the Rev. Larry King, presiding. Rite of Committal 
followed at Portland Cemetery with military honors provided by the Portland VFW 
Post #4090. Arrangements were entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 
Portland. On line condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.


Additional Comments:
Age: 80
Service: 7 April 2005
Portland cemetery #E3-70-Row 4

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