Russell Clark Fountain

Russell Clark Fountain, age 69, of DeTour Village, Michigan, died on September 6, 2017 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was born on June 22, 1948 in Sault Ste. Marie to Lewis Clark and Leah Mae (Seaman) Fountain. Russell grew up in DeTour and graduated from DeTour High School with the class of 1966. After high school, he worked on the pipeline and some construction before he served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Turkey. After returning from the service, he worked for Chippewa County Road Commission. He married his childhood sweetheart Charlene Adams on April 15, 1972 at the Union Presbyterian Church in DeTour. They began their family, raising three sons. He was a member of the Operating Engineers as a crane operator for many years. He retired in 2013, but often returned to work when help was needed. Russell was most often seen around town with his grandchildren or dogs, usually both. No grandchild or animal ever had a better day than one spent with Pop. He always had time to BS with friends. He was literally a person known far and wide for his friendship and kindness. Russell valued sweat equity but very few ever evened the score. Russell is survived by his wife, Charlene Fountain; sons, Sean (Trisha) Fountain of Dexter, Michigan, Eric (Jessica) Fountain of Sault Ste. Marie, and Ben (Lindsey) Fountain of DeTour; grandchildren, Kegan, Deacon, Rachelle, Justin, Leah, Liam, and Lily; sisters, Ruthann (Joe) Hudak of DeTour, Linda (George) Rousseau of Belding, Michigan, Marlene (Dennis) Golovich of Charlevoix, Michigan; brothers, Murray (Verna) Fountain of DeTour, Bob (Diane) Fountain of Owosso, Michigan; and brother-in-law, Ray Woods of DeTour. Russell is preceded in death by his parents and sister Janice Woods. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at Union Presbyterian Church in DeTour Village. A fellowship dinner will follow. The family will hold a private Interment at Maple Grove Cemetery in DeTour at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Union Presbyterian Church of DeTour. R. Galer Funeral Home in Pickford, Michigan is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rgalerfuneralhome.com.

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Russell Clark Fountain

June 22, 1948 - September 6, 2017