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Russell Paul Shoemaker

September 23, 1952 ~ January 31, 2024

Russell Paul Shoemaker, born on September 23rd,1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan before his passing unexpectedly on January 31st, 2024 in Vero Beach, Florida.

 

Russell is survived by his long-time partner, Debra Vogel, her daughter, Lauren Vogel, and grandson, Brantley Steele. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Dorothy Shoemaker.

 

Russell attended Grandville High School and Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he obtained a degree in Advertising. Russell had many years of high-level agency and corporate art direction and enjoyed a great career in graphic design.

 

Russell will be fondly remembered for his love of fishing. He touched the lives of so many. Our beloved Russ, a life that meant so much, He will be deeply missed.

 

Russell is also survived by his brothers, Craig Shoemaker (Diane), his nephew, Keith; Randall Shoemaker (Kristy Seibold), his nephew, Paul (Daisy) and niece, Kasey Trotter (Darryl and family).

 

A private ceremony and remembrance will be held at a later time.

Condolence

Bob Herrmann

June 24, 2024, 11:56 am

So sorry to hear of Russ’ passing. During GHS years and somewhat after we did many things together: fish, dune buggies at Silver Lake, and just hang out.
Russ was a true friend. I last touched base with him after a devastating hurricane a couple of years ago. He told me he was fine and no damage to his belongings.
RIP my friend.

Kit Thompson

July 14, 2024, 1:13 am

Russ was a close friend of my dad’s. John Thompson. On a whim I just google searched his name and found this. He was a great inspiration in my life, I so wish I had stayed in touch. My condolences go out to his family

Captain Tim Simos

September 21, 2024, 3:13 pm

My condolences to Deb and to his family. Russ was a great graphics designer. We fished together and he did work for several of my businesses. Met him when I moved to Fort Pierce In 2007. Above all else, he was. a GREAT person. The phrase “THE NICEST GUY YOU’LL EVER MEET” comes naturally when thinking about Russ.

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