Russell George Willobee

Russell George Willobee, age 88, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. Russell has lived in St. Helen since 1985, formerly of Oxford, MI. He was born to George and Ethel (Donaldson) Willobee in Lansing, MI on December 29, 1925. Russell married Geraldine E. Richards on December 1, 1947 in Pontiac, MI. Russell was a member of the VFW #4159 in Roscommon, MI, American Legion #416 in St. Helen, MI and served his county in the Army during WWII where he was a Paratrooper. He retired from Consumers Powers, where he worked for 35 years. Russell enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, motorcycles, and playing cards with family and friends.
Russell is survived by his loving wife, Geri of St. Helen, MI; children: Margaret Murphy of Holland, MI, Karen (Michael) Devault of St. Helen, MI, George R. (Karen OMalley) Willobee of Novi, MI, Richard L. (Bridget White) Willobee of Grand Rapids, MI, James A. (Ashley) Willobee of Gulf Breez, FL; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Marvin (Dorothy) Willobee.
Visitation will be at Steuernol McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be Thursday at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Roscommon, MI at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Eric Kieb will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Legion Post #416, VFW Post #4159 in Roscommon, or the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.