Jon C Lemerande's Obituary
Jon C. Lemerande, age 67, of Baraga passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Karlsruhe, Germany on March 27, 1948 the son of Edward and Erica (Schwedes) Lemerande. Jon graduated from Wheeling High School in Illinois in 1965. He served in the US Army. Jon married the former Michelle Bochte in Crandon, WI on January 17, 1981. He had worked at DesRochers Brothers in Baraga as a machinist until his retirement. Jon was a member of the Baraga American Legion Post #444. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars.
Jon is survived by his loving wife Michelle, children Mathew Bellomy of Laona, WI, Jeremy (Shelly) Lemerande of Charleston, SC, Sonny Lemerande of 29 Psalms, CA, Rudy Lemerande of Baraga, Crystal Cooper of Laona, Melissa Wyduksky of Argonne, WI and Melanie (Joel) Kohlwey of Cedar Rapids, IA, grandchildren McKenna, Jacquelynn, Zachary, Courtney, Jessalynn Hope, Jade and Logan, great grandchild Pypper, brother Jim (Vicki) Lemerande of Laona and Linda (Joseph) Novak of Laona. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
A memorial funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Pastor Judy Mattson officiating. The family greeted friends at the funeral chapel on Monday from 3 p.m. until the time of the memorial funeral service. Baraga County area veterans, under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post #444 conducted military honors at the funeral chapel on Monday at 3:30 p.m. Immediately following the memorial service the family invited friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon in the Harrington Gathering Room, located at the funeral chapel. Interment will take place in the Laona Cemetery in Laona, Wisconsin.
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