Russell A. Palmer, of Lake Orion, died October17, 2001. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosalind; dear father of Rosemarie (Howard) Christian of Goodrich, Russell (Tracy) Palmer of Lake Orion, Rhonda (Carlton) Flowers of Clarkston, and the late Ruthann Keehn; seven grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Mr. Palmer was retired from Pontiac Motor Division after 35 years, and served as a Relief Officer with the Village of Lake Orion Police Department for 25 years. He was a member of Road Huggers Camping Club, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW2.