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Russell Holland Obituary
Russell L. Holland, 67, of Millbury, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 4, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Bud was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 31, 1951 to Richard and Pearl (Hiatt) Holland. He graduated from Waite High School in 1969 and was a veteran of the United States Army. On June 23, 1973, he married the love of his life of nearly 46 years, Christine Spillis. He retired from Chrysler Jeep Corporation in 2018 after 45 years. Bud was a dedicated fan of the Cleveland Indians, coached youth baseball, and was a pitching coach. An avid hunter and fisherman, Bud was a longtime member of the North Toledo Sportsmen's Club. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and was a founding member of the "B.B. C".
Bud is survived by his wife Chris; sons, Shon (Krista) Holland and Michael (Jill) Holland; grandchildren, Leo, Ella, Sam, Abby, Carson, and Cavin; siblings, Karen (Paul) Summers, Rick (Kathy) Holland, Ed (Marsha) Holland, Bob (Chris Jr.) Holland, and Loni (Phil) Bambino; mother-in-law, Jenny Short; brother-in-law, Paul (Linda) Spillis; special relatives, Kevin (Chris) Koffel and Tim Sager; along with many nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Judith Holland.
The family will receive friends at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road (east of I-280) on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 2:00pm – 8:00pm, where a VFW service will be held at 6:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 11:00 am in St. Jerome Catholic Church, 300 Warner Street, Walbridge, where the family will greet friends beginning at 10:00am. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, St. Jerome Catholic Church, or Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School.
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ella holland
November 12, 2020
its crazy that its been more than a year :(
Shirley and Glen Hamilton
June 10, 2019
Chris and family. I was so sorry to hear about Bud. We were out of town during the services, but our thoughts and prayers were, and continue to be, with you.
Tim / Carol Lannen
June 10, 2019
So sorry to hear of his passing. Our best wishes and sincere condolences to your family.
Sandra Dhondt
June 9, 2019
Chris & Family,
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Hugs
Mike & Sandy Dhondt
Conrad Pfisterer
June 7, 2019
condolences to the family Worked with Bud at Jeep. Did not realize he was married to Christine. Shout out to Paul also.
MAY GOD BLESS
ed labounty
June 6, 2019
sad to hear of buds passing a wonderful family man friend to many , thoughts to all of you
Jeep Retirees
June 6, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike May
June 6, 2019
My memories of Bud are from or younger days. We bowled together partied at my parents house (when they were gone) and worked on my Z-28 for drag racing. He also taught me how not to hunt.
Angie Ondrus
June 6, 2019
Chris & Family,
Thinking of you and sending condolences.
Paula Reed
June 6, 2019
Bud, You will be deeply missed.Condolences to the family.
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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Eggleston-Meinert-Pavley Funeral Home - Millbury Chapel1111 Woodville Road, Millbury, OH 43447
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Eggleston-Meinert-Pavley Funeral Home - Millbury Chapel1111 Woodville Road, Millbury, OH 43447
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