Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, Texas
Jan 19, 1943 – Jan 31, 2021 (Age 78)
Russell William Detwiler, 78, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021.
Russell was born in Chesaning, Michigan, on January 19, 1943, to Jack and Mary Detwiler. He served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. After the service, he moved to Owosso, Michigan, where he married Cecilia (DeRoche) on May 1, 1965. They remained happily married and best friends for 55 years. He then completed a tool and die maker apprenticeship and shortly after, started a career with General Motors AC Spark Plug Division. He quickly moved into manufacturing supervision in 1974 and moved to Wichita Falls in 1978. He remained a resident of Wichita Falls in retirement except for a short time in Owosso. Russell was ordained a deacon in the Catholic Church in 1995. His work as a deacon, and specifically prison ministry, was his great passion during retirement. In this role, he spent his time volunteering at the James Allred Unit Prison in Wichita Falls and the Saginaw County Jail in Michigan.
Russell is survived by his loving wife Cecilia; three children; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on February 25, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wichita Falls. Rite of committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.
Donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus at kofc.org
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Jerry, yes. He was in Wisconsin from 74-78.
Heather
October 03, 2021
Was Russell ever my supervisor at the GM plant in Oak Creek, Wisc. in the 1970's?
Jerry Bialozynski
September 29, 2021 | Work
My words cannot fully express the sorrow the family feels after the pass of Mr. Detwiler. May you ever treasure the wonderful times you had and my prayers and with your whole family. OurCondolences.
Diocese of Fort Worth Irma Jimenez
May 03, 2021 | Fort Worth, TX | Coworker
Sorry for your loss. Russ was an understanding man. He is in my prayers.
Suzanne Roberts (Larsen)
April 07, 2021 | Tulsa, OK | Friend
May you rest in peace Russ. We will dearly miss you old friend. Fond memories of times together with you and Cis will never be forgotten. Prayers and heartfelt thoughts to you and the kids Cis. We look forward to sharing services for Russ streamed live from Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday. Your friends forever, Lee and Bev Poinsett.
Lee and Bev Poinsett
February 24, 2021 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
Goodspeed Russ, Goodspeed......
John Snodderly
February 24, 2021 | Mesa, AZ | Coworker
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ted Ritchie
February 23, 2021 | Coworker
Gods speed Russ! He was a good man that wore many hats. Prayers for his family. You will be missed.
Brad Shuck
February 23, 2021 | Pendleton, IN
so sorry for your loss. Russell was a wonderful man. He served the Lord well.
Nona Franke
February 22, 2021 | Wichita Falls, TX