Daniel ‘Louie’ Roy Thorsen

ESCANABA — Daniel “Louie” Roy Thorsen, age 71, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at his home.

Daniel was born on June 10, 1949, in Escanaba, the son of Robert and Wilma (Bloom) Thorsen.

Daniel was an avid Detroit Lions and Escanaba Eskymos fan. He was a member of the Wells Lions Club, and proudly served in Vietnam with the Navy President of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Escanaba in the 1980s. Daniel was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America UP Central Chapter 345. He also worked with Escanaba Area schools for many years.

Daniel is survived by son, David (Jessica) Thorsen of Escanaba; daughter, Kimberly Thorsen of Escanaba; two granddaughters, Hailey and Madison; brother-in-law, Michael (Anita) St. Ours of Appleton, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.

Daniel was preceded in death by parents, Robert Thorsen, Wilma (Bloom) Thorsen; wife, Janet (St. Ours) Thorsen; and brother, Leslie.

The family wants to give a special thanks to North Woods Home Care and Hospice.

Family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. A memorial service will follow visiting hours at 5 p.m. with Pastor Aaron Anderson officiating. The burial will be in summer.

The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Thorsen family. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com where you can leave a message of sympathy to the family.