Daniel P. ‘Papa Dan’ Ayotte

Dan was born November 5, 1971, in Escanaba, Mich. the son of Perry and Bonnie (Smith) Ayotte. He attended and graduated from Rapid River High School Class of 1990.

Dan was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a passionate Detroit Lions fan. He reinstated the family farm and enjoyed teaching his son, James 4-H. They sold pigs in the fair every year. He loved his WWE wrestling. He would lend a helping to anyone who needed it. He also enjoyed playing bingo.

Dan is survived by: loving wife, Jen Oliver-Ayotte of Rapid River, Mich.; son, James “Peach” Ayotte of Rapid River, Mich.; sister, Linda (Harold Sackett) Ayotte of Rapid River, Mich.; brother-in-law, Dennis Helgemo of Gladstone, Mich.; niece, Heather Lewis of Gladstone, Mich.; nephew, Michael Helgemo of Gladstone, Mich.; great niece, Madison Ayotte; great nephew, Little Dan Lewis; special friend, Craig Combs.

In addition to his parents, Dan is preceded in death by: sister, Mary Beth Helgemo; mother-in-law, Diana Oliver.

Family will receive friends on Friday, April 8, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow with Pastor William Rafuse officiating at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A luncheon will take place at the Rapid River Congregational Church to follow. The Skradski Funeral Homes is assisting the Ayotte Family. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com where you can leave a message of condolence to the family.