Russell Myron Krentz

May 20, 2022

Mr. Russell M. Krentz, age 100, of Clinton Township, passed away on Friday at McLaren-Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens.

He was born on July 18, 1921, in Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota, a son of the late John and Margreta Gertrude (Buss) Krentz. On January 5, 1946, Russell was united in marriage with Mary R. Kerr in Dearborn, Michigan. Mrs. Krentz passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2005 in Clinton Township.

Russell served in World War II in the United States Coast Guard and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. He worked as a letter carrier at the USPS.

Mr. Krentz is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Krentz and T. K. Sand, 4 grandchildren, Max Krentz, Demian Krentz, Brenda (Dan) Athey and Frank Plowick; 5 great grandchildren, Kimberly (David) Luzader, David (Lydia) Athey, Jenna Athey, Joshua Plowick and Kayla (Cory) Brewer; 5 great great grandchildren, Colten Brewer, Adeline, Logan and Nora Athey and Avery Brewer, and two siblings, Elaine Tang and Marlys Faller. Russell was predeceased by 6 siblings, Melvin Krentz, Pearl Anderson, Martin, Kenneth, Charles and Mearl Krentz.

Cremation services were entrusted to Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens. Mr. Krentz cremains will be buried at Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.

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