Russell E. Piotter

Russell Evan Piotter, 98, of Kinde, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Russell was born October 9, 1926 in Harbor Beach to the late Otto and Margaret (Dahlke) Piotter, the fifth of seven children. He attended Swayze Country School through eighth grade and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in June 1940. Russell attended Harbor Beach High School, graduating in 1945. He was drafted and served in the US Army from August 1945-December 1946, stationed in Yokohama, Japan as a parcel post worker. Following discharge, Russell attended Coyne Electrical & Radio-Television School in Chicago, IL and received a diploma in Radio & Refrigeration in 1950. Russell met his beloved wife Jeanette Yerke in 1958, and they were wed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Hope on October 25, 1958. Russell worked as a civilian electrician at the Port Austin Air Force station as they welcomed two children, built a home, and managed a farm, until his retirement in 1984, after 32 years of service. Following retirement, he continued to farm and raise beef cattle until 2004. He enjoyed hunting, card groups, and watching his granddaughters play sports. Russell is survived by his wife Jeanette; sons, Mark Piotter of Kinde and Robert (Vivian) Piotter of Casper, WY; grandchildren, Katie (Jacob), Sarah (Nick), Tyler, and Nathan; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Caleb, Gwendolyn, Emmett, Ava, and Isla; and sisters-in-law, Sandi Piotter and Shirley Phair. He was preceded in death by his siblings Harold (Jean), Elvera (Vernor) Lawitzke, Laura Piotter, Rena Piotter, Darell, and Everald (Shirley). Funeral services for Russell will be Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11 am at St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, with Rev. David Dodge officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation for Russell will be Tuesday, from 3-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Wednesday, will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. The family would like to extend their thanks to the Residential Hospice team, Pastor Kenneth Luke, and Alaina White for providing dignified care in his last days. Memories can shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Russell E. Piotter

October 9, 1926 - February 19, 2025