Russell A. Payne of Cadillac died early Saturday morning August 13, 2011 at his home. He was 61. He was born in Manistee on September 3, 1949 to Raymond "Bill" and Rosemary J. (Ozdech) Payne and they preceded him in death.
Russ was co-owner/manager of the Phillip 66 Service Station in Cadillac. He the worked for Dean's Used Auto Parts for seven years and had been a tow truck operator for Peterson's Towing for 22 years and from 2004 until the present he was a truck driver for T.J.'s Trucking in Cadillac. Russ had also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer for the City of Cadillac. His favorite past time was spending time with family and grandchildren. He was best known as "Super Dad", "Super Grandpa", "Super Husband" and "Super Man". His life long motto was: "Give, Take, and Communicate". He also enjoyed sailing, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
On September 24, 1983 in Cadillac he married the former Diane D. Whaley.
A tribute to his life will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Hodgson Park (47 Road) in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice or to the Family.
Russ was co-owner/manager of the Phillip 66 Service Station in Cadillac. He the worked for Dean's Used Auto Parts for seven years and had been a tow truck operator for Peterson's Towing for 22 years and from 2004 until the present he was a truck driver for T.J.'s Trucking in Cadillac. Russ had also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer for the City of Cadillac. His favorite past time was spending time with family and grandchildren. He was best known as "Super Dad", "Super Grandpa", "Super Husband" and "Super Man". His life long motto was: "Give, Take, and Communicate". He also enjoyed sailing, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
On September 24, 1983 in Cadillac he married the former Diane D. Whaley.
A tribute to his life will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Hodgson Park (47 Road) in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice or to the Family.
Russell A. Payne of Cadillac died early Saturday morning August 13, 2011 at his home. He was 61. He was born in Manistee on September 3, 1949 to Raymond "Bill" and Rosemary J. (Ozdech) Payne and they preceded him in death.
Russ was co-owner/manager of the Phillip 66 Service Station in Cadillac. He the worked for Dean's Used Auto Parts for seven years and had been a tow truck operator for Peterson's Towing for 22 years and from 2004 until the present he was a truck driver for T.J.'s Trucking in Cadillac. Russ had also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer for the City of Cadillac. His favorite past time was spending time with family and grandchildren. He was best known as "Super Dad", "Super Grandpa", "Super Husband" and "Super Man". His life long motto was: "Give, Take, and Communicate". He also enjoyed sailing, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
On September 24, 1983 in Cadillac he married the former Diane D. Whaley.
A tribute to his life will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Hodgson Park (47 Road) in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice or to the Family.
Russ was co-owner/manager of the Phillip 66 Service Station in Cadillac. He the worked for Dean's Used Auto Parts for seven years and had been a tow truck operator for Peterson's Towing for 22 years and from 2004 until the present he was a truck driver for T.J.'s Trucking in Cadillac. Russ had also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer for the City of Cadillac. His favorite past time was spending time with family and grandchildren. He was best known as "Super Dad", "Super Grandpa", "Super Husband" and "Super Man". His life long motto was: "Give, Take, and Communicate". He also enjoyed sailing, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
On September 24, 1983 in Cadillac he married the former Diane D. Whaley.
A tribute to his life will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Hodgson Park (47 Road) in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice or to the Family.
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Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac, MI
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