Russell Howell
October 05, 1949 - May 06, 2021
Obituary
Russell “Russ” Raymond Howell, age 71, of Saginaw, passed away at home while surrounded by family on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The son of Raymond and Alma (Carr) Howell, Russ was born October 5, 1949, in Bay City, Michigan. He married Jennifer Hare on April 13, 1989, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Russ was a police officer for the City of Saginaw for 28 years until his retirement in 2001. He could often be found cycling at the Saginaw YMCA or enjoying a good cup of coffee and conversation at the Red Eye Café. Russ was an avid researcher on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. His dog, Cosmo, was one of the great loves of his life. Cosmo happened to pass away just one year ago on May 5, 2020.
Russ is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer Howell; his siblings, Ruth (the late Curt) Hanks, Jack (Ellen) Howell, and Jerry (Liz) Howell; many nieces and nephews; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam (Scott) Minnich, Chris (Debbie) Hare, and Peggy (Doug Stewart) Hudson; father and mother-in-law, Don and Rita Hare. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will take place Friday, May 14, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48602. In accordance with current state mandated restrictions, safe distancing and limitations of 25 people gathered within the funeral home will be observed. Attendees are also kindly asked to wear a mask or other facial covering while inside the funeral home, per state requirements.
Visitation will continue Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48601. Rev. Fr. Prentice A. Tipton will officiate, assisted by Deacon Roger Pasionek.
Burial will take place at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery in Saginaw.
Memorials in honor of Russ may be made to the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, Post Office Box 11184, Atlanta, GA 30310 or at https://oralee.org/donate/
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
Russ was a police officer for the City of Saginaw for 28 years until his retirement in 2001. He could often be found cycling at the Saginaw YMCA or enjoying a good cup of coffee and conversation at the Red Eye Café. Russ was an avid researcher on the assassination of John F. Kennedy. His dog, Cosmo, was one of the great loves of his life. Cosmo happened to pass away just one year ago on May 5, 2020.
Russ is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer Howell; his siblings, Ruth (the late Curt) Hanks, Jack (Ellen) Howell, and Jerry (Liz) Howell; many nieces and nephews; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam (Scott) Minnich, Chris (Debbie) Hare, and Peggy (Doug Stewart) Hudson; father and mother-in-law, Don and Rita Hare. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will take place Friday, May 14, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48602. In accordance with current state mandated restrictions, safe distancing and limitations of 25 people gathered within the funeral home will be observed. Attendees are also kindly asked to wear a mask or other facial covering while inside the funeral home, per state requirements.
Visitation will continue Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48601. Rev. Fr. Prentice A. Tipton will officiate, assisted by Deacon Roger Pasionek.
Burial will take place at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery in Saginaw.
Memorials in honor of Russ may be made to the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, Post Office Box 11184, Atlanta, GA 30310 or at https://oralee.org/donate/
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
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W Spievak
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I will hold a place in my heart for Russ. We had many fine conversations at the Y. My daughter will remember him fondly. His courage and strength during his life is to be admired. Rest in the knowledge we will remember.
W. Spievak and family.
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Tom Lohrke
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I can't remember a time when I didn't know Russ. We were kids together in Bay City during grade school, middle school, high school, and at Michigan State University. He was will liked by those who knew him, including me. Tom Lohrke
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Rose Coleman
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Russ was a good friend, I will always remember the talks we had whenever I ran into him about world events and other political issues, he was a very wise man and good listener who always had good advice to give you. Rest in peace Russ, I will never forget you blushrose
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jack howell
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Russ was always good. But he got even better over the years. He is forever my big brother.
Jack
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Brigit Dyer
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I loved Russ. He was one of the good guys. Funny, smart and kind. I am so sorry for your loss, Jenny and Russ's family. His example as as a strong, courageous, and wonderful human being will continue to inspire us all. He will be sorely missed. Brigit
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Vern Pococke
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We had lots of good times seeking to "Solve" the Assassination of John F. Kennedy. We were getting so close! I still read "Kennedy Books" nearly everyday (most of them given to me by Russ) and almost always come across some important bit of information and think, "I will have to share this with Russ!!" I will keep thinking that for a long, long time.