Arthur R. Longpre

Arthur R. Longpre, 78, of Mass City, passed away on September 16th at the UP Health System, Marquette.

Art was born in Detroit, MI on April 5, 1941 to Arthur & Mabel Longpre. He attended and graduated from Calumet High School in 1959.

He  married Marwella Picotte on January 29, 1971 in Monroe, MI. He attended Soumi College for 2 years before going on to Northern University for 1.5 years. He enrolled in the UP Plumbers & Pipefitters school in  Marquette and became a licensed journeyman plumber & pipefitter working construction throughout Michigan out of Local 414 where he was a member for 50 years.

Art served 2 years in the US Navy with an Honorable discharge August 25, 1960.

He was a member of St. Mary's Parish, Rockland and served as both cup minster and lecture. He also served on the finance committee & men's group.

He is survived by his wife Marwella, daughters Michelle (Scott) Pastor, Gwinn, MI. Tammie Longpre of Vancouver, WA. Six grandchildren; Ryan/Lydia, Sammy/Ken, Sheila/Josh, Alex, Kylie and Kristen. Ten great grand children; Shawn, Grace, Ann, Lucy, Hayden, Warren, Jayna, Kayden, Lilly, Alaina and Rowan. Two brothers Fritz (Carol) Longpre and Eugene Longpre, both of Mohawk, MI.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur & Mable Longpre and sister-in-law Marge.

Services will be held September 26th at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Ontonagon, with Father Michael Jacobus officiating. Visitation will be from 10am-11am with services to follow.

Burial will take place at the Holy Family Catholic Cemetery arranged by Cane Funeral Home.

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