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Russ Willis

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1940 - 2025

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DIED
March 29, 2025
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Born in Ludington, MI on September 27, 1940, Russ was the youngest child of Lucille and Oliver Willis and little brother to Roslyn (Snooks). As a young child he was struck by a car and survived thanks to the many blood donations of friends and family. Russ was affectionately known as Joe among...

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I Will always miss his goofiness. Kindness. Compassion. He tried so hard to make every moment fun for everyone. He loved garage sales and giving his grand kids little trinkets to take home every time. He was different, crazy , and loved. Helped bring out the wild side in everyone. Love you grandpa - from - your beatlebum/ Cinderella/ Rebecca

My thoughts and prayers are with Sharon, Scott, Tim, Todd, Kristie and the entire Willis Family, Russ was a very friendly, kind and caring person with a great sense of humor and a magnetic personality. Russ will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

Sharon, I am sorry to read about the loss of Russ. It´s been so many years but we lived across the street on college street in our early years.I remember you guys coming over to play cards and I would always have a cup of coffee at your house.A lot of good memories. Chuck ippel

Todd and Anne, So sorry for your loss. May you find peace in God´s loving hands. Christine Zdybel GROENDYK

Such a shame, even though Russ didn´t know who I was at the end, he will be missed. Feel sorry for Sharon, two family deaths in one year.

Sharon: My sympathy to you on the loss of your husband, Russ. My husband died over 5 years ago and I know what you're going thru. We used to work at St Mary's many years ago. Take of yourself too.

We have so many wonderful memories, we will miss you Jeeves !!