LINSEMAN, Russell G.; of Waterford; December 1, 2016; age 85; husband of Mary for 50 years; father of Dawne Linseman, William (Jade) Linseman, Mary Ellen (Darren) Squillante,  Barb (Barry) Beard, Bill (Carolyn) Arnold, Susan (Tom) Gahan, Kate (Earl) Thomas, Trudy (Brian) Leonard; survived by 28 grandchildren & 31 great grandchildren; brother of Maxine Pollard, Helen Houston, Tom Linseman, Debbie & Vickie Priest; preceded in death by son Paul and sisters Eleanor Burrill & Carol Ann Powers. Russell served in the U.S. Navy. He retired after 40 years from Fisher Body, Pontiac & Livonia, and served as Plant Chairman for the U.A.W.  Memorial service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Clarkston with visiting at church Tuesday 10:00 a.m.Arrangements entrusted to Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Special thanks to Lourdes and Mercy Hospice for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church. Online Guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com