Donald John Russell of Macomb passed away February 6, 2025 at the age of 81.

Donald was born on January 23, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Dorothy (Schoenrock) Russell. After graduating from High School Donald went into the Army and proudly serviced his country for three years. He served as a medic and was honorably discharged in 1968. On October 27, 1967 Donald married Beatrice Koerber at St. John’s Chapel in Big Rapids, Michigan. After over 30 years of service as a Health Inspector in Macomb County, Donald retired with a great sense of pride in his work.

He found joy in helping his community as a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Donald was a faith filled man and was devoted to his congregation and family. He had many lifelong passions for things such as hockey, Motown, and euchre. He loved his granddaughters deeply and was always their biggest fan.

Beloved husband of Beatrice; loving father of Jackie (Scott) Scheuerlein, Jennifer Russell and John Russell; devoted grandfather of Tammie (Paul) McGill, Elizabeth, Heather, Jenna and Jordyn; adored great-grandfather of Aliyah and Alaina. He was preceded in death by parents Dorothy and John, and brother Patrick.

Visitation for Donald will be Monday, February 10, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hauss-Modetz Funeral Home, 47477 Romeo Plank, Macomb. The funeral mass for Donald will be Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with an instate time of 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile Road, Macomb.

Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated.