Russel Scholten

Russel Scholten, age 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, after a 2 ½ year courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Carole Scholten; children Brian (Lynn) Scholten, Julie (Bob) Haveman, and Cathy (Dan) Atsma; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings Ron (Vera) Scholten, Joanne (Mitch) DeHoog, Jean DeYoung, Marc (Lynda) Scholten, Paul (Louise) Scholten, and Faith Scholten; sisters- and brothers-in-law Ruth (Hi) Scholma and Rog (Shirley) Walcott; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Russ had a profound love for his Lord, his family, and his friends. He served his church as an elder, Cadet leader, and many other areas of service. Russ worked for Steelcase for 28 years as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker. His passion was golf and he was proud of his two holes in one. He will be deeply missed by so many.

Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Church of the Open Barn, 5030 Rosewood Lane, Hudsonville, MI 49426. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Church of the Open Barn, with visitation from 12-12:45 p.m. prior to service. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Russ, contributions may be made to Up and Out Ministries, P.O. Box 154, Mears, MI 49436. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.