Michael Allen James Russell, 72, of Poneto, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 26, 2026, at home with his wife and sons.
Mike was born on December 10, 1953, in Bluffton, Indiana, to William and Maxine Russell. He married Laurie A. Garrett on May 25, 1974, in Bluffton, Indiana.
Mike graduated from Bluffton High School in 1972. Mike was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Bluffton.
Mike is survived by his wife Laurie A Russell, sons, Anthony (Brittani) Russell of Huntertown, Drew (April) Russell of Glasgow, Kentucky, Adam (Malari) Russell of Canton, Michigan, Nick (Britney) Russell of Fort Wayne, twelve grandchildren Jentry Bowles, Ellah Russell, Gunner Russell, Lynnlee Russell, Gavin Russell, Andi Kate Russell, Ada Mae Russell, Monroe Russell, Archer Russell, Selah Russell, Ireland Russell, Maverik Russell, Sisters Julie (John) Drake, Jane Russell, Twin Brother Pat (Donita) Russell and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Russell, a niece, Abbey M. Drake, a nephew, Stephen Drake.
Calling hours are 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 02, 2026, at First Church of the Nazarene, with the service celebrating Mike’s life at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 02, 2026, with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. In accordance with Mike’s wishes, cremation will be private. Preferred memorials are to the First Church of the Nazarene Illumin8 Outreach. https://www.blufftonnazarene.org/outreach.
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