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Russell LeFurge Obituary

Russell D. "Rusty" LeFurge, age 64, of Chelsea, MI, died peacefully Monday, April 15, 2013 at his home. He was born July 12, 1948 in Tecumseh, MI, the son of Donald I. and Violet A. (Haight) LeFurge. Rusty graduated from Pioneer High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. Rusty was a union carpenter in Lansing and Detroit. He was an antique collector, who especially enjoyed Massey-Harris tractors, farm equipment, his '69 Chevy C-10 and 1982 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. He enjoyed NASCAR, gardening, farming and riding mules. Rusty was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. On May 16, 1970, he married Kay E. Buss at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Other survivors include a son, Eric (Amy) LeFurge of Jacksonville, NC; a daughter, Melissa LeFurge of Sacramento, CA; two grandchildren, Andrew and Elizabeth LeFurge; his siblings, Donna (Richard) Spears, Dale LeFurge and Rita Morgan, all of Ann Arbor; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 18, 11:00 AM at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Chelsea, with Pastor Jim Coyl officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 PM and at the church Thursday, 10-11 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Paul United Church of Christ.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Apr. 16 to Apr. 18, 2013.

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Steve Manville

April 25, 2013

Kay & Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. From our time at St. Paul when the kids were young, my memory of him is one of a pleasant, down-to-earth person (and fellow red-head) for whom I am blessed to have crossed paths with. May you find a sense of peace and comfort with the thoughts and prayers of many, and as his Spirit transitions from the imperfection of this world to the Oneness of the next.

April 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Dale "Frank" Passow

April 21, 2013

Kay and children, Donna, Dale, and Rita. So very sorry to hear of Rust'y passing. I remember him from when he came back from Vietnam, and when Kay and Rusty were married. I remember him as a very nice and polite person, my thoughts are with all of you. Frank

Dave an Tia Wysocki

April 19, 2013

Kay,
I'm so sorry, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Dave felt bad he couldn't leave Texas to spend time with Rusty. I know they were good friends, but I also want you to know that Dave also thought of Rusty as a Dad. You have been and will always be in our heart and prayers. Dave and Tia

Dale Leslie

April 18, 2013

When I visited Russell at Heartland, he greeted me by saying, "Didn't you have roots in Dixboro?" How did he remember that? Russell was an unique person right to his red hair. I believe he died defending our country. What finer legacy?

Lois Armstrong

April 18, 2013

I will always remember Rusty when I saw him at my brothers funeral. He was so happy and lively! I am SO sorry for your loss. May God be with you through this rough time!
My prayers are with you!
Love,
Lois Armstrong

Jeff, Jessica Steele and family

April 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I can remember many family outings with you all. Rusty will be missed but never forgotten.

April 18, 2013

Kay,

Many thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Most sincerely,

Pauline A. Porath

April 17, 2013

Kay and family-Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will truely miss seeing Rusty out in your yard.
Kristin & Tim Osentoski & family

Becky Morse

April 17, 2013

Kay and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's peace comfort you all. Dennis and Becky Morse

Rowena AtLee

April 17, 2013

Kay, Eric, & Melissa - I'm So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

April 17, 2013

Thoughts to the LeFurge family...Jeff Knasiak, Manchester, Michigan

April 16, 2013

I will always remember the special times we shared. May you now rest in God's Glory. Peace to Kay, Erik, Melissa and families in this time of sorrow.

VFW Post 423 Membership

April 16, 2013

VFW Post 423 would like send our sympathy to Russell's family. Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

Jim Pearsall

April 16, 2013

Will remember the great times in Ann Arbor as kids playing at your parents home. May God be with all of you.

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