Patrick ‘Pat’ J. LaMarche

Pat was born on May 26, 1964 in Escanaba, son of Elmer W. and Marie E. (LaLonde) LaMarche. He graduated from Escanaba High School, class of 1982.

He worked at Shopko for several years and then starting in 1994, he worked at Andex Industries until he retired in 2019.

Pat had a passion for politics and history and was well read about both. He loved music and enjoyed listening to heavy metal.

Among survivors are his siblings, James (Lisa) Ansell of Kentucky, David (Karen) Ansell of California, Rick (Audrey) Ansell of Escanaba, and Ken (Jackie) LaMarche of Escanaba; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his best friend since childhood, Bill Boudreau.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunts and uncles.

A visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 27 at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S 13th St in Escanaba from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Rev. Timothy Ferguson will conduct a funeral service at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the LaMarche family.