"Kathy so very sorry to hear of Lewie's passing. Just found out Friday. I am just up the road from you so if you need anything let me know. Hugs Pam"
In loving memory of
LOUIS R. MYERS, SR.
August 3, 1943 - August 3, 2012
Louis R. Myers, Sr., of Little Shag Lake Road, Gwinn, formerly of Ishpeming, passed away Friday evening, August 3, 2012 on his 69th birthday in the hospice suite at Marquette General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice.
Louis was born on August 3, 1943 in Escanaba, Michigan, to the late Russell and Dorothy (Fleury) Myers where he attended Escanaba area schools.
Louis served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company as a heavy equipment mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, the former Katherine Manninen whom he married on August 20, 1966 in Escanaba; two sons, Louis R. (Tracy) Myers, Jr. of Mankato, MN and Alan R. (Lesley Knoebel) Myers of Appleton, WI; two sisters, Carolyn (Edward) Gouin of Milwaukee, WI and Marcia (Michael) Blaszczyk of West Allis, WI; one brother, Robert L. Myers of Felch, MI; sisters and brothers-in-law, Anita Bridges of Watson, MI, Carol (Dale) Jensen of Ralph, MI, David Manninen of Cornell, MI, William (Donna) Manninen of Troy, MI, Mary (Jon) Broecker of Watson, Dale (Patti) Manninen of Watson, Robert (Laura) Manninen of Gladstone, Donna Caron of Escanaba, Linda (Gary) Fundaro of Smiths Creek, MI and Carl (LeeAnn) Manninen of Cornell; his mother-in-law, Viola Sloan of Watson; also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Preceding him in death besides his parents was his father-in-law, Waino Manninen; step-father-in-law, Gidion Sloan; two nephews, Raymond Myers and Mark Gouin; also three brothers-in-law, Tom and Jim Manninen and Blaine Bridges.
A celebration of Louis Myers' life will take place on Saturday, August 11th at 4 p.m. in the Wells Township Community Hall in Arnold, MI with Bill Hill presiding. Burial will take place at Forest Home Cemetery in Arnold.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a memorial to be established at the Watson Bible Chapel c/o the Myers family, 1360 Little Shag Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841.
The Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com
Tributes
"Al, Lesley, & family - I was deeply saddened to hear of Louis's passing. Whenever I came to visit, he always made me feel comfortable and at home. I am so sorry for your loss. We will not be able to make the memorial, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Family of Louis. Our sincere sympathy for your loss. We will always remember louis as a kind and friendly person, even tho we have not had contact since teenage years. He was a great guy. Ken and Ginger Kositzky, Wayland Mich"
"My sincerest condolences to you and your family Cathy. I so wish I could attend the memorial service but I will be working. My thoughts and prayers will be with you."
"I have so many cherished memories and am so blessed to have known him. You have all been such a big part of my life and you are all my family and I love you all. I know that he is still with us, from one room to the next he is watching over us as our guardian angel. He is now at peace and we will miss him dearly."
"Cathy & family, very sorry to hear about Louie's passing, he was such a dear man.. I wont b able to share in his memorial this Saturday but will have your whole family in my heart all day. With hugs, Laurie"
"Cathy, So sorry to hear Louie passed. He will be missed by many people. I can't help but remember the good times we had camping at "The Dam". If I was ever down about something, I could always count on Louie to cheer me up. Sandi and I can not make the service as we are out of town until the 15th. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jim and Sandi"
"To Cathy, Louie Jr. and Alan. We're very sadden by the loss of Louie. He had lots to offer with his talents and wisdom. Conversation with Louie was always interesting and he always had something going on. I really looked up to him and admired his abilities to build and put things together. His knowledge was endless. We feel blessed to have had a nice visit with him the end of June and will cherish that day. He's been suffering a long time but now he's at peace. We sure will miss him. Your Shag Lake Camp neighbors. Jerry & Antoinette."