Russell Penberthy

Russell Penberthy aged 93 of Wayne, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, January 25, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mathilda "Toots"; sister, Marjorie (Harry) Diamond; brother-in-law, Walter (Betty) Eggers; sisters-in-law, Joan (Robert) Norton, Peg (Bill) Spears, Irene Worley. Surviving are his children, Brenda Shrewsbury, Russell (Chris) Penberthy, Cathy Owens, Tammy Penberthy; grandchildren, Scott (Melissa) Wagner, Wendy Wagner, Daniel (Amy) Owens, Janel (Rob) Mills, Raiza (Jason) Sexton, Russell Paul (Annette) Penberthy, Tasha (Angel) Ramiez; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild with one on the way; brother-in-law, Jack Eggers; sister-in-law, Bernadette (Fred) Lemon. Russ was a US Navy Veteran proudly serving during WWII and was a member of the American Legion Post. He retired from Coastal Tank Line after many years as a tanker driver. Russ was a longtime member of St. Michaels Lutheran Church and his favorite hymn was Onward Christian Solders. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, yard work and watching a good old western. A memorial service will be held 1:00PM Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 3003 Hannan Rd., Wayne, MI 48184. His family will gather with friends and family immediately following the service. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, envelopes will be available at the service or you can visit online at www.garysinisefoundation.org. To share a photo, memory and sign the family's online guestbook, please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Russell T. Penberthy please visit our Sympathy Store.