Beloved husband of the late June. Dear father of Nancy (Chris) Smogor, James and the late Robert. Loving grandfather of Craig, Kelsey, Melanie, Jake, Elizabeth and Lisa. Loving great grandfather of Wyatt. Brother of the late Robert and Edward. Mr. LaPlante was employed by the Detroit Free Press for 44 years, an avid baseball lover and a 44 year resident of Northville. Visitation Saturday, April 23rd from 10am until 12 noon, the time of the memorial service at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Capuchin Fathers or the Sparky Anderson “Catch” Foundation. kaulfuneralhome.com
