Russell E. Holub

Russell E. Holub, 93, of Three Oaks, died peacefully, on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

His life began on February 7, 1931, in Three Oaks, Michigan. Born to James and Anna (nee Siuda) Holub, he married Doris Millman in 1956, who preceded him in death in 1984. He married Lucille Gummow in 1987 she preceded him in death in 2018.

Russell was a lifelong resident of Three Oaks, Michigan. He graduated from Three Oaks High School in 1949; he was a member of St Paul's of Three Oaks Church; his occupations included farming and owning his own excavation company, Russ Holub Trenching and Excavating.     

Russell embraced life to the fullest in so many ways. He was an avid hunter, hunting Moose, Elk, and Deer in Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado with his many good friends for years.  He traveled all over the world, having been on 30-plus cruises and touring many countries.  It was on the Panama Canal cruise he met Lucille and they continued to enjoy countless special trips together. They watched the first light on a Russian Ice Breaker in Antarctica in 2000, went on an African Safari, toured the Taj Mahal in India, and visited Hawaii and Russia.

What inspired Russell the most was his land. You could see him daily, when weather permitted, out looking over his beloved farmland and nature at his pond on his four-wheeler and later Polaris side by side talking with the farmers, observing the growing corn and soybeans; it was all his as far as eyes could see, and he loved it.  

Russell will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by two sons, David (Ruth) Holub, and Mark (Tami) Holub; grandchildren, Katelyn, Matthew, Melissa, Andy (Christena), Alicia; great-grandchildren, Drew, Ava, Aubrey, Myla; sister, Shirley Lewandowski; sister-in-law, Shirley McCarty; and Lucille’s extended family including, niece Gayle (Dale) Haab; John (Sloane) Shedd, Mark (Rose) Shedd, and Cheryl (Gary) Shedd; and a host of extended relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers James and Robert.

The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thank you to his caregiver, Alesia Gruenwald, for her love, friendship, and service to him.  Also, to the staff and friends at Caretel Inns of St. Joseph.

Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks.

Russell will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Russell be made to a memorial fund or charity of the donor's choice. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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