Russell is survived by:
Children: Russell R. Guilstorf Jr. and Jackie (Dennis) Walsh.
Grandchildren: Erik Guilstorf, Jacob Guilstorf, Nickoli Guilstorf, Efrain Garcia, Hannah Walsh, Olivia Walsh, and Ashley Wester.
Great grandchild: Zoey Guilstorf
Siblings: Alvin Guilstorf Jr. (deceased), Betty Lou Twigg (deceased), Diane Flower, Ruth Anne Tennant, Kenneth Guilstorf, Joyce Palmer, and Marilyn Brown.
Predeceased by his son Gregory S. Guilstorf.
Russell worked for General Motors for 30 years until his retirement. He was always keeping himself busy and finding new projects, such as reconstructing his basement or finding things to fix. He loved his Red Wings and had a thing for sweets of all kinds.
An Outdoor Visitation for Russell will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 4-8pm at Harry J Will Funeral Home, Livonia, followed by a Celebration of Life at 6:30pm. All will be held outdoors so we kindly ask that you dress appropriately as the season has changed. Masks are required.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Russell's memory may be made to American Cancer Society.
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