SPRINGSTEEN, Russell C. – Of Flint, age 91, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be held 1pm Monday, March 29, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend John Clair Ferris officiating. Cremation to follow service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church or Genesys Hospice. Visitation 2-8p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Russell was born in Otisville, MI on November 22, 1918. He graduated from Lapeer High School, Class of 1937. On January 3, 1938, he married Audrey June. Russell worked in plant security at GM for 32 years, retiring in 1976. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1946. Russell was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. He enjoyed music and listening to his IPOD and was a very competitive fantasy baseball player. He was a long-time Detroit Tigers fan. He attended at least one Tigers game every year beginning in 1927, missing only the year he was on Okinawa and the last two years due to his illness.

Mr. Springsteen is survived by his wife, Audrey; Three children, Douglas (Linda) of Indian River, MI, David (Alice) of Durand, MI and Diane (David) Martin of Flint, MI; 12 grandchildren, Celeste, Barry, Jennifer, Lisa, Russell, David, John, Denise, Amy, Beth, Becky and Chris; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Earl.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bertha, brothers, Claude and Clyde, sisters, Dorothy and Florence.

The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Sturm and Genesys Hospice, particularly his nurse, Chris