Lynn LaPlant

Resided in Gladstone, MI
Died August 17, 2025

Gladstone, MI

 

Lynn L. LaPlant, age 77, of Gladstone, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 surrounded by family at his home. 

 

Lynn was born in Escanaba, MI, on November 9, 1947 the son of Luke and Loretta (Boubonaise) LaPlant. He attended and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools Class of 1966.

 

In addition to his loving wife Susan (Cole), Lynn is survived by:

Brother: Gary (Helen) LaPlant of Gladstone, MI,  Sister: Susan (Kenneth) Gustafson of Meridianville, Alabama, several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins, Brother-in-law: Michael (SonHi) Cole of Wylie, TX and Sisters-in-law: Carol (Michael) DeShambo of Escanaba, MI, Dorothy LaPlant and Bev LaPlant both of Gladstone, MI

 

In addition to his Parents, Lynn was preceded in death by:

Siblings: William, Betty, Larry, Lowell, Vern, and Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law: Pat and Terri Cole 

 

Family will receive friends on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A memorial mass will follow at 1:30 PM at the All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Romeo Cappella officiating. Lynn will be interred in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the LaPlant family.

14 Tributes for “Lynn LaPlant”

    Sending Sue our thoughts and prayers. Lynn was the best lawn guy and such a good person. Miss his humor.
    May he rest in peace.

    Luke was the key to the ‘Fab 5’ of the 1965-66 GHS Braves basketball team…Always fun to watch as he could shoot from anywhere on the court….we will certainly miss his commentary on everything….We first met ‘Luke’ on the baseball field in the early grade school years…He played second base was always commenting on the pitcher and batter….he just wouldn’t shut up !!! but a ‘ball’ never got by his glove and his throws to first base were fast and on target….We’ll never forget…Bob Kelly

    Lynn was such a great man. My brother, Tony, and I both worked for Lynn at the DNR. We have so many great (and funny!) memories of Lynn. We are so sorry for your loss. ❤️

    Dear Sue,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
    I admired Luke’s athletic ability in high school and his dedication to home and family throughout his life.
    Please know that he was well aware of how lucky he was to face the world with you by his side.
    Luke will be missed by all who knew him.
    He was indeed ” the heart of the Class of 66 “.

    Lynn worked DNR law enforcement with me through many deer seasons. We shared numerous memorable experiences. He was a good man.

    my brother, I don’t one of them brother like all my brothers were or are. We grew up together having so much fun. He taught me to finish in the hunt and even basketball which he was extremely great at. He was a loving husband to Sue, wish you could tell every time this we saw them they’re travel and enjoying life boy he wasn’t outdoor man. He loved being outside, probably more than being inside. He was funny but serious too. He was a great environmentalist and love animals so much. My family was really close and all of us to her. I happen to be the baby and the family I guess anyways I still am my brothers the best brother any baby girl could ever wish for I will miss Hook his nickname because he loved to fish it’s still so hard to know. He won’t call me up and give me a hard time about something just to make me retaliate, but he was only kidding because that was hook wonderful close and we had a wonderful foundation with our parents. I will miss him terribly more than anyone will ever know. A girl could never ask for a better brother or brothers or sister-in-law ‘s than me. You don’t know how hard is to say these things not my brother my eyes are filled with tears, and since I cannot be there, Lynn will always be in my heart.Sue, as well, I will never forget Hook never.My love for him will stay with me Always. He is probably in Heaven teaching fishing and throw the lime, I thank the Lord for Lynn and all my family I will always think of how their faces
    Looked when I was brought home a baby
    Girl.: Rest in peace in the arms and Jesus
    Love love you forever hook and thanks for the memories. Love you bunches Susie.

    Lynn was my buckeye neighbor. We grew up across the alley from each other. I thank him for buckeye memories and lifelong friendship. I thank him also for wonderful Gladstone sports experiences – basketball, baseball, & football. He may have wished to be taller, but inch-per-inch he packed one hell of a punch. He was among the biggest hearted, kindest people I ever knew. Rest in peace. Sue, you’ll be in my prayers daily.

    Lukie was my oldest brother, Jeff Boden’s, best friend. He didn’t have his own kids, but he spoiled my brother, Tony, and me often by bringing us to the A&W for rootbeer floats when we were little. I know he was a “big brother” to Billy Bryan, as well. Such a kind-hearted, generous man! Much love goes out to him, and to his lovely wife, Sue.

    Sorry Sue,
    Lynn was so likable.
    He will be waiting for you in heaven for another ride together on your golf cart.
    God Bless,
    Roger and bonnie Pepin

    Dear Sue & Family,
    We are so sorry for your loss of Luke. Not only was he a friend of my brothers, but he was always very nice to me!
    He always had some funny little comment about my height whenever I saw him, which was kind of ironic, because Luke wasn’t the tallest guy I ever met, either! Come to think of it, that’s probably why he’d always kid me about it!
    I know he will be missed. May he rest in peace.

    Hugs.
    Cheryl & Dennis

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