Russell "Buzz" Dunn VanHouten Jr.

March 5, 1944 - July 4, 2025 (81 years old)

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Russell "Buzz" Dunn VanHouten Jr.

March 5, 1944 - July 4, 2025 (81 years old)

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

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Russell Dunn VanHouten Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-07-14T18:00:00
End: 2025-07-15T00:00:00
Location: Verheyden, Inc. - Grosse Pointe

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Russell Dunn VanHouten Jr. in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 81, on July 4, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Dunn VanHouten Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell VanHouten and Claire VanHouten; his siblings, Pete VanHouten and Pat Streiff; his niece Laura Boucher; and his brother-in-law Richard Stewart.

He is survived by: his wife Tracy Stewart; his pet Happy Gilmore; his sister-in-law Wendy Yancy (Verbon); and his sibling's children, Alexandra, Dillon, Richie (Natalie), Elaine, Karen, Tessa (Jason) and Cindy (Edgar).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to 4 Paws 1 Heart, 4paws1heart.org/donations. (https://4paws1heart.org.).

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July 11, 2025

Bob Schick wrote a sympathy message

“I'm Bob Schick, introduced to Buzz in 1985 by the (late) entertainment attorney, Mike Novak. Not long after I began working for Buzz at 96.3 FM and attended his wedding where he & a very young & beautiful Tracy Stewart began their life-long journey. A few years ago Buzz & Tracy "hired" me again...this time as their realtor. Often referred to as "the Buzzman," his social circle (& ability to entertain all of us) was stellar! Rest in peace dear friend.”

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July 14

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Verheyden, Inc. - Grosse Pointe
16300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

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July 15

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First English Evangelical Lutheran Church
800 Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

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July 15

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800 Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

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