John R. Lemerand Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 29, 2024, at the age of 87, John R. Lemerand of Wells, Michigan, born in Escanaba, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John R. Lemerand to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Lemerand and Marie Lemerand (Wind); his wife Susan Moran of Bruno's Church; and his siblings, Gordon Lemerand and Sally Joe Lemerand.
He is survived by: his children, Mark Lemerand (Alice) of Wetmore, MI, Cathy Narsete of Houston, TX, Sandy Lemerand of Escanaba, Mike Lemerand (Tina) of Wells and Jeff Lemerand (Lynn) of Freeland, MI; and his grandchildren, Ryan Gendreau, McKinze Mott, Andrew Gendreau, Marie Clark, John Lemerand, Michael Lemerand Jr., Connor Narsete, Ell, Esther, Edith and Edwin Lemerand. He is also survived by six great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 4th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Crawford Funeral Home - Escanaba (302 13th St S, Escanaba, MI 49829). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, October 4th 2024 at 12:30 PM at the St. Anthony of Padua Church (6596 N 3rd St, Wells, MI 49894). A committal service was held on Friday, October 4th 2024 at 2:45 PM at the Rest Cemetery (6556 US-41, Wells, MI 49894).
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the John Lemerand Scholarship Fund at Bay College to benefit welding students. Send donations to John Lemerand Scholarship Fund, Bay College Foundation, 2001 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829.