Russell Woods

Funeral Information

Viewing services will be at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, from 11am until 2pm, Saturday, January 3rd, 2025. Burial will take place at Port Austin Township Cemetery following the service. We will also gather at Smalley's for a drink, as he would have wanted, for those who want to join the family.

Family of the Deceased

Rusty is survived by his son Jeff, wife Christina, and their children Riley and Rachel who live in Nebraska and daughter LeeAnna Woods and children Carter and Roman of Lansing.

Biography

Russell "Rusty" Woods, age 69 of Harbor Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1956 in Highland Park, to the late Beverly Miller Woods. He grew up and graduated in Port Austin, MI. Rusty retired after 30+ years from Dow AgroSciences, where he developed many important friendships and picked up the nickname, "Rooster". He was an avid Michigan sports fan and especially loved the Lions and Tigers. He loved his Price is Right, camping, bonfires, beaches, rock and roll, tending to his many fish aquariums, and watching the birds. He loved to stop in to his favorite Thumb bars to play Keno and socialize with friends. He loved to brag on and spend time with his kids and grandkids whenever he could. He will be remembered by those who knew him for the love he had for his family, the odd expressions he had that would leave you smiling, and the joy he brought to others.

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