Chris Duane Groleau, 44, of Kalkaska passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at home from an apparent heart attack.
Chris was born on March 9,1959 in Traverse City on a beautiful winter day, the beloved son of Dorlen and Joanne (LaLone) Groleau. He graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1977.
Chris was known for his joy of life and offbeat sense of humor. His lifelong wanderlust led him to travel to al- most every state in the U.S., sometimes in a car that was barely running or in a boat down the Mississippi River. He loved to stray off the beaten path, visiting some obscure museum or unknown park. But wherever he went, he managed to play a round of golf or a hand of poker.
The greatest joy of Chris's life, though, was his son, Dayton. He was a stay-at-home dad who loved to just spend time with his boy. Chris is survived by his mother, Joanne Groleau of Kalkaska; his father and stepmother, Dorlen and Betty Ann Groleau of Traverse City; his son, Dayton; his special companion, Christy Lavigne; his brothers, Brent (Pat) Groleau of Rapid City, Ralph (Tina) Groleau of Kalkaska, and Marty Groleau of Kalkaska; his sister, Ann Jeannine (Tony) Trotter of Green Bay, Wis.; seven nieces and nephews; seven grand nieces and nephews; and many other friends and relatives.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 20, at 4 p.m. at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Friends called on the family from 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of service.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an educational fund has been established for Dayton Brent Lavigne, c/o Christy Lavigne, 6065 Myers Road, Kalkaska, Mich. 49646.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.
