Raymond Frank LaFrance, age 78, of Wellston, Michigan, passed away October 28, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI.
Raymond was born July 25, 1940 in Grand Haven, MI to Raymond LaFrance and Elaine Muzyczka.
He attended Grand Haven Public Schools. He Married Henrietta Koopman on October 7, 1961 in Hudsonville, MI. She preceded him in death on October 22, 2018. He was employed as a Tool & Die Maker until his retirement.
Raymond is survived by his children; Jenifer (Vince) Thayer, Tim (Arlene) LaFrance and Kevin Lafrance (Cheryl Wheeler), grandchildren; Travis (Becky) Bileth, Mitchell LaFrance, Amanda (Alex) Avery and Brandon (Sarah) LaFrance, great-grandchildren; Dominik, Lincoln and Jude Bileth, brothers; Dave LaFrance, Bob (Karen) LaFrance and Jack (Karen) LaFrance ,brother-in-law Rich Maka and sisters-in-law; Sue Hall (Kim Barclay), Bonnie Koopman, Dawn LaFrance and Connie LaFrance.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond (Donna) LaFrance and Elaine (Steve) Muzyczka, brothers; David Ireland, Jhon LaFrance and Nick LaFrance and a sister Susan Maka.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at the Moline Christian reformed Church – 4341 Chappel Ave. Moline, MI 49335 with Pastor Jim DeZeeuw officiating. Memorial contributions in Raymond’s name can be directed to his children.
The Oak grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee, MI have been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Raymond’s personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a photo or memory with the family.
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