Russell J. Fifer

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gertrude Fifer Van Gemert; his children, Charles Joanne Kroodsma, Mark Anne Fifer, and Carol David Schuiling; grandchildren, Kyle Courtney Kroodsma, Jill Nathan Peaslee, Kelly Thomas Fields, Julie Joseph Custer, and Scott Kroodsma; great grandchildren, Kaylee and Leah Peaslee, Brooke and Madison Custer; sisters, Ruth Decker, Patricia Robert Syswerda, Linda Mark Stevens; his sister-in-law, Kay Richard DeVoogd.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Wilhelmina Fifer; brother, Jack Fifer; and brother-in-law, A. Richard Decker.

Russ had served with the US Army during the Korean War, was a co-owner and electrician for Fifer Electric, and faithfully attended Berean Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, 11 A.M. at Van Strien-Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, with Rev. Harold Legant and Rev. Duane Duhon officiating. Interment will be at Fairplains Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet his family at the funeral home, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. and Thursday from 10 A.M. until the time of his service.

His family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com.

Contributions in memory of Russ may be made to the Berean Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 1574 Coit NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.

Visitation July 08, 2009 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM VanStrien-Creston Funeral Home 1833 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI

Funeral Service July 09, 2009 11:00 AM VanStrien-Creston Funeral Home 1833 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI

Interment Thursday July 09 2009 Fairplains Cemetery - Grand Rapids 2056 Diamond NE Grand Rapids, MI 616-456-4500 or 340-

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