Michael Lee LaPorte

Michael Lee LaPorte was born on September 7, 1952, in Spooner to parents Melvin Sr. and Elaine (Salquist) LaPorte. After graduating from Spooner High School with the Class of 1970, he attended WITC in Rice Lake and also in Eau Claire for Carpentry. He gained much of his hands on experience working for Russell Brede Construction and also for John Lawson laying block. He later became self employed as a carpenter so he could work at home and raise his two boys. On August 5, 1978, he was united in marriage to Suzanne “Sue” Christner in Spooner. Michael encouraged and took an active role in whatever his boys wanted to do, help people however he could, and will be remembered for having a big heart.

Michael is survived by his wife Suzanne “Sue” of Spooner, sons: Ryan LaPorte, Adam (Angela) LaPorte, grandson Colin, brothers and sisters: Melvin “Bill” (Jeanne Kissack) LaPorte, Carol (Corey) Koehler, Gene (Kelly) LaPorte, Nancy (Greg) Harrell all of Spooner, and many other family and friends.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents.