Russell "Rusty" LeClair, age 85 of Ludington, MI and formerly of Sturgis died Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Ludington Tendercare. He was born in Ludington, MI on February 18, 1923 the son of the late Alex and Faye (Bunce) LeClair. Rusty was a self employed module cabinet maker, his hobbies included bowling, horseshoes, playing the mandolin and keyboard and he was an organist, where he loved to play music for the church. He married Eunice E. (Reed) LeClair on November 28, 1992 at the Nazarene Church in Manistee, MI
Rusty is survived by his wife; 2 daughters Donna (Rick) Schaner of Pentwater, MI and Chris (Robert) Shea of Puyallup, Washington; 2 sons, Dan (Karen) LeClair of Williamsburg, MI and Rick (Tami) LeClair of Scottville, MI.; 2 step children; Pauline (Walt) Leer of Apache Junction, Arizona and Robert (Mary Lou) Frederick of Three Rivers, MI; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Geneva Larabee and 2 brothers; Leonard and Laverne LeClair
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has been conducted. Memorials may be directed to the Ludington Tendercare 1000 E. Tinkham, Ludington, MI 49431. Arrangements are being handled by the Eickhoff, Farrand, Halverson Chapel of Three Rivers. Online condolences may be sent to efhchapel.com