John Walter “Walt” LaPine Sr., age 78, of Rock passed away at home on Monday, July 17, 2017.
John was born January 23, 1939 on Mackinac Island, the son of John and NaDeanne (Luckett) LaPine. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. He was united in marriage to Diana “Sue” Walker in Marquette on December 15, 1978. John was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins, a member of the Carpenters Union Local #1150, a lifetime member of the Commemorative Bucks Association, a tribal member with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, a Little League coach and an avid Detroit Tigers fan.
John is survived by his wife, Diana “Sue” of Rock; sons, Jason John LaPine of Cadiz, KY and John Walter LaPine Jr. of Escanaba, MI; daughters, Crystal Lynn (Jeff) Cretens of Escanaba, MI and Lynn Ann LaPine of Escanaba, MI; grandchildren, Victor (Leesa) LaCosse, Garren Heller, Jacob Heller, Zoey LaPine, Skylar LaPine, Dayne Soles-LaPine, Jaycee Almy, Lindsea Wery and Brittany Wery; great grandchildren, Colton LaCosse and Lucy Heller; brothers, Frank (Sheila) LaPine of Gladstone, MI and Delbert (Nancy) LaPine of Marquette, MI; sister, Ada Chambers of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, numerous nieces and nephews and his little buddy, “Diesel”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dean LaPine and sister, Ruthie Snyder.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 21 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military Honors will be presented by the Rock American Legion Post 559 at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, July 22 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins with Fr,. Joseph VanDannoor and Fr. Jacek Wytklo officiating. A luncheon will be served following the services in the parish hall.
April (perry) Pica - Gaylord , Mi
Aunt sue , I’m so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family ! Many happy memories spent with you all .
Heather (Dubord) Jarvis and family - Bark River, Mi
Your in my thoughts and prayers. I will truly miss our visits. He was an awesome man. I sure loved “honey bunch”.
Denise & Squeak & family - St Ignace, MI
We are so very sorry for your loss. Walt was a special guy, he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you all during this very difficult time and the days ahead.
Teresa J Raymond - Parma, MI
Please accept my deepest condolences. Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Walt, Crystal spoke so highly of him to me. He will be so truly missed. The Heavens gained another Angel. His loved ones are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Bahrman & Donna Sims - Skandia, Mi
Sue, Crystal and family, we are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything at all we can do please let us know. Now is a time to remember all the fun time you have had with Walt. That is one thing that can never be taken away…. is memories. He will always be looking down on you. He is in gods hands now. Love you. Michele and Donna
Jim and Colleen - Hessel, Mi
Our deepest sympathies. Love and prayers
Michael Verbrigghe - Kalamazoo , Mi
Sorry for your loss prayers and thoughts are with the family during these times we send our love.
Mildred Henry - Hertford , NC
So sorry to hear we lost another family member. He will be misses by all. Prayers to your family for your loss
Jackie Clinton LaPine Steinke - Janesville, Wi
Sorry to hear of your loss. I lost two sisters and my Mom and my husband’s daughter in a short time but I had no way of knowing of your loss. Walter was my “brother” for many years, we walked the sandy roads while he shot rabbits. He was very skilled as a hunter and a great listener. He was a quiet man and I was very happy when he met you and had a chance to have a family. God bless you.