Russell W. Sievert, 70, of Sebewaing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his daughter's home in Caro, Michigan under hospice care.

Russell was born in Heron Lake, Minnesota on October 29, 1950 to the late Fredrick and Ruby (Schulz) Sievert.

He taught math at various Christian high schools throughout his thirty years of teaching.  In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, playing cribbage and chess and spending time with his family.  In Russell's younger years, he loved to sing hymns.  His favorites were "Just As I Am" and "Amazing Grace".

Russell is survived by his children: Terra Sievert of Caro, Nathan (Stacy) Sievert of Bad Axe, Shane (Odette) Sievert of Plano, Texas, Tracy (Kenneth) Hall of Vassar and Lindsay (Kevin) Tyler of Durand; his ten grandchildren: Alyssa, Tyler, Mikayla, Devin, Justin, Megan, Kennedy, Kody, Isabel and Cameron Russell.  He is also survived by his brother, Howard "Butch" Sievert and his wife, Julie, of Duluth, Minnesota, and many nieces and nephews.  Also to cherish his memory are the numerous students he has taught over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marlys, and his sister, Karen Peterson.

Funeral service for Russell will be 11 am at the Faith Gospel Tabernacle Church (3108 Rescue Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413) on Thursday, February 11, 2021 with Pastor Mike Beeler officiating.   Visitation for Russell will be on Wednesday, February 10 ^th , from 4:00-8:00, at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe,  and on Thursday the 11 ^th from 10:00 until the time of service at Faith Gospel Tabernacle Church.

Per Russell's wishes, cremation will take place after the service, at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City.

Memorials may be offered to: family discretionary fund, c/o Terra Sievert.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com