Richard Jacques Russette

Richard Jacques Russette obituary, West bloomfield, MI

Richard Jacques Russette

Richard Russette Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 22, 2025.
Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Barbara; his sister, Mary Lou Hazzard; and his granddaughter, Kelly Russette.

Richard was a devoted father to Dan (Holly); Debbie (Dave) Miserez; Sandy (Phil) Nowacki; Robert (Annmarie); and Karen (Jeff) Hauk.

He is also survived by his much loved, youngest brother, Robert Russette.

He was a beloved grandfather to Kathryn, Danny, Kevin, Stephen, Michael, Matthew, Brendan, Lauren and Jamie; and a cherished great-grandfather to Carter and Landon.

Richard spent more than 50 years in the automotive industry. His work ethic was matched only by his devotion-to his faith, his family and to the United States Marine Corps, in which he proudly served during the Korean War. His family will forever cherish the special memories of summers at the cottage and the warmth of the holidays, especially Christmas, which he held so dear.

An instate will be held Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m., St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd., White Lake, MI 48386. Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Richard's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org).

Richard's legacy is one of unwavering loyalty, love, and service-a loving husband, a proud father, a caring grandfather and a devoted Marine. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.

Visitation for Richard will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Road, White Lake, Michigan 48386. Following the visitation will be a funeral mass at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Parish Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd, Michigan, MI 48386.

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Debbie Miserez

July 23, 2025

90 th birthday

Karen bauk

July 22, 2025

Karen hauk

July 22, 2025

Dad enjoyed going to Gettysburg. He knew everything about the Civil War. We had a tour guide take us to all the major sites and she was impressed with my dad cause he knew just as much if not more then her.
My dad especially enjoyed Christmas and thanksgiving with his family. He couldn´t wait til he could eat the thanksgiving stuffing.

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