Kenneth
Kenneth R. Larion
Kenneth Roger Larion, 83, passed away Sunday, March 5,
2023, in Mesa, Arizona with his wife, Lori of 27 years by his side.
Ken was born and raised in Manistique, MI and at the age of eight, his family moved to Big Bay, MI. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1957. Immediately following graduation he joined the service and served in the Army Military Police for four years, spending the majority of those years serving in Germany.
After returning home from the service in 1961, during a trip to see family in Iowa he stopped to see friends in the then quaint small town of South Haven. He loved the town so much he made it his home for 60 years. Ken worked 31 years at Everett Piano Company until they closed their doors. He continued to use his wood working skills in Holland, MI, until he eventually retired at the age of 62.
Ken loved following sports and was an avid Detroit Lions fan. He also loved cooking for family and friends. For the last 5 years he spent his winters in Mesa, Arizona, playing golf, enjoying the sun and community events with his wife and neighbors.
Ken is survived by his wife, Lori (Lorene Bakker) Larion, his children from a previous marriage, Katheran (David) Barton, Kenneth Jr. (Deanna) Larion, Anita (Fidel) Mireles and Tiffinie (Nicholas) Wiatrowski; step-son, Joseph Turanzas and his son Christian; grandchildren, Henry Wiatrowski, Milena “Mila” and Ava Mireles, Brad and Bridgett Burrows, Blake Larion, William “Billy” and Brandon Perysian and Deanna and Jacob Larion; step-children, Timothy Jr. (Andrea) Kamphuis, Carrie Gumpert and Jeffrey Kamphuis; step-grandchildren, Haley, Eric, Wyatt, Ethan and Natalie Gumpert and sisters-in-law, Marion (Melvin) Larion and Lucille (Doug) Larion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Larion; mother, Ila (Jerry) Windsor; brothers, Babe, Al, Patrick, Melvin, Dale, Douglas and Bobby and by his dear sister Dolores (Dolly) Morrison.
Friends may visit with Ken’s family from 6-8 PM, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 17, 2023 with Rev. Fr. Simon Manjooran officiating.
Burial will follow at Alamo Center Cemetery.
Military Honors by South Haven American Legion Post #49.
Contributions in memory of Ken may be directed to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
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Andrea Crump
March 14, 2023 at 5:57 am
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the whole family. My you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
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Nathan Santora
March 14, 2023 at 7:32 am
So sorry for your loss prayers to the family!
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Jim turner
March 14, 2023 at 8:55 am
I’ve known Ken for a short time and I’m glad our paths crossed, he was a funny guy and kind hearted, heaven got a good man!
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Misty Burlingame
March 14, 2023 at 10:37 am
Lori, I am so sorry to see your loss, I know how much you two were in love! Hold that thru this.
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Anita Larion
March 14, 2023 at 8:32 pm
Such beautiful memories of family camping trips to Eby Pines, family vacations to Disney Word and holidays with our Aunts,Uncles, & cousins.
Dad I know you & Stella are looking down so proud of all of us <3 I find comfort knowing you’re in loving hands. Rest easy pops
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Natalie Gumpert
March 15, 2023 at 7:34 pm
So terribly sorry for my grandma and papa. Their love was so true and beautiful. I know he’s up there waiting for you! Love you grandma!
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Streeters
April 1, 2023 at 12:24 am
To our dear friend Ken….until we meet in heaven again!
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2023, in Mesa, Arizona with his wife, Lori of 27 years by his side.
Ken was born and raised in Manistique, MI and at the age of eight, his family moved to Big Bay, MI. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1957. Immediately following graduation he joined the service and served in the Army Military Police for four years, spending the majority of those years serving in Germany.
After returning home from the service in 1961, during a trip to see family in Iowa he stopped to see friends in the then quaint small town of South Haven. He loved the town so much he made it his home for 60 years. Ken worked 31 years at Everett Piano Company until they closed their doors. He continued to use his wood working skills in Holland, MI, until he eventually retired at the age of 62.
Ken loved following sports and was an avid Detroit Lions fan. He also loved cooking for family and friends. For the last 5 years he spent his winters in Mesa, Arizona, playing golf, enjoying the sun and community events with his wife and neighbors.
Ken is survived by his wife, Lori (Lorene Bakker) Larion, his children from a previous marriage, Katheran (David) Barton, Kenneth Jr. (Deanna) Larion, Anita (Fidel) Mireles and Tiffinie (Nicholas) Wiatrowski; step-son, Joseph Turanzas and his son Christian; grandchildren, Henry Wiatrowski, Milena “Mila” and Ava Mireles, Brad and Bridgett Burrows, Blake Larion, William “Billy” and Brandon Perysian and Deanna and Jacob Larion; step-children, Timothy Jr. (Andrea) Kamphuis, Carrie Gumpert and Jeffrey Kamphuis; step-grandchildren, Haley, Eric, Wyatt, Ethan and Natalie Gumpert and sisters-in-law, Marion (Melvin) Larion and Lucille (Doug) Larion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Larion; mother, Ila (Jerry) Windsor; brothers, Babe, Al, Patrick, Melvin, Dale, Douglas and Bobby and by his dear sister Dolores (Dolly) Morrison.
Friends may visit with Ken’s family from 6-8 PM, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 17, 2023 with Rev. Fr. Simon Manjooran officiating.
Burial will follow at Alamo Center Cemetery.
Military Honors by South Haven American Legion Post #49.
Contributions in memory of Ken may be directed to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Kenneth R. Larion
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Andrea Crump
March 14, 2023 at 5:57 am
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the whole family. My you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
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Nathan Santora
March 14, 2023 at 7:32 am
So sorry for your loss prayers to the family!
Reply
Jim turner
March 14, 2023 at 8:55 am
I’ve known Ken for a short time and I’m glad our paths crossed, he was a funny guy and kind hearted, heaven got a good man!
Reply
Misty Burlingame
March 14, 2023 at 10:37 am
Lori, I am so sorry to see your loss, I know how much you two were in love! Hold that thru this.
Reply
Anita Larion
March 14, 2023 at 8:32 pm
Such beautiful memories of family camping trips to Eby Pines, family vacations to Disney Word and holidays with our Aunts,Uncles, & cousins.
Dad I know you & Stella are looking down so proud of all of us <3 I find comfort knowing you’re in loving hands. Rest easy pops
Reply
Natalie Gumpert
March 15, 2023 at 7:34 pm
So terribly sorry for my grandma and papa. Their love was so true and beautiful. I know he’s up there waiting for you! Love you grandma!
Reply
Streeters
April 1, 2023 at 12:24 am
To our dear friend Ken….until we meet in heaven again!
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