Russell Roy DeBolt Jr.
May 24, 1938 - March 6, 2019
Russell Roy DeBolt Jr. of Kalkaska, passed away on March 6, 2019. He was born on May 24, 1938 in Saginaw to the late Russell and Katherine (Meyer) DeBolt. He proudly served in the United States Marines and worked for General Motors as an engineer. He was known for being very meticulous and abiding by the Golden Rule. After retirement Russell enjoyed being involved in the Maritime Heritage Alliance where he was a mate on the schooner Madeline. He also was a member of the Eagleville Cowboys, a cowboy action shooting group, where he won awards for best shooter. He was an avid hunter and took great pleasure in the outdoors. Russell loved his family and friends dearly and will be missed my many. Russell will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sharon (Ewald) children; Scott (Brenda) DeBolt, Marcy (Sheldon) Green, Sean (Laura) DeBolt, grandchildren; Dana DeBolt, Lukas DeBolt, Faith DeBolt, Jenai Green, Ciara Green, Alyssa (JR Hill) Wolpert, Amanda (Ryan Brown) Garza great grandchildren; Brooklyn DeBolt, Kennedy Green, BayLee Brown, Brodee Brown and RyLee Hill, siblings; Kay McMillian, Duane DeBolt Sr, and Jennette Govitz. Russell is prceded in death by his parents and brother LeRoy DeBolt. A memorial gathering will be held for Russell on March 30, 2019 at the Kalkaska Funeral Home from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project on Russell’s behalf. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Russell Roy DeBolt Jr. of Kalkaska, passed away on March 6, 2019. He was born on May 24, 1938 in Saginaw to the late Russell and Katherine (Meyer) DeBolt. He proudly served in the United States Marines and worked for General Motors as an engineer.... View Obituary & Service Information