Edward LaTour Jr.

Mr. LaTour proudly served in the Korean War as a Supply Sergeant. Shortly after the war, Edward married his sweetheart Lois Holly on October 10, 1953 at St. Gertrude Church in St Clair Shores. They enjoyed 68 years of marriage together. Edward was a salesman for Service Steel and Weld-Tube. After retiring, he went to work in the hardware department at Sears. Edward had many interests including creating stained glass lamps and sun-catchers and gardening. He was a huge University of Michigan Football fan, maintaining season tickets for many years. His biggest love in life was his family.

He leaves behind his loving wife Lois. He was proud of his son Dennis (Ann), and daughters Joan (Gary) Wancour and Donna (Michael) Thompson. He adored his grandchildren Gregory (Chris), Alan (Alena), and Jeffrey LaTour; Jonathan (Sarah), Bradley (Heather Feenaughty), and Pierce Wancour; Benjamin, Aubrey and the late Jack & Samuel Thompson. He is survived by his great grandchildren Calvin and Vanessa Wancour.

Mr. LaTour will lie in-state at St. Hubert Catholic Church beginning at 10:00am on Tuesday February 8th. St. Hubert’s is located at 38775 Prentiss St, Harrison Township 48045. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in his honor at 11:00am. Details of a luncheon will be available upon the conclusion of the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send donations to the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph. You may utilize the following link: https://www.thecapuchins.org/donate. Thank you in advance for your generosity.