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Raymond Edward Lasanen (73) a resident of Bootjack, passed away on Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at UP Health System – Marquette in Marquette surrounded by his family.
Ray was born on July 14th, 1952, to Wesley and Florence (Spath) Lasanen in Hancock. He attended Lake Linden High School and graduated in 1970. He started his career as a commercial fisherman and later worked for Michigan Technological University for 34 years, retiring in 2017. Ray also worked on many sea walls over the years.
He was united in marriage to Cheryl Ann Jurmu on June 25th, 1977. Ray and Cherie most recently resided in Bootjack.
Ray was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, sauna nights and completing projects.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Florence Lasanen; granddaughter, Sophie Grace Klein; Father-in-law Clifford Jurmu; Mother-in-law Carol Jurmu; Brothers John and David Lasanen; Sister Sharon Limanen; Sister-in-law Sandy Lasanen; Brother-in-laws David and Daniel Jurmu.
He is survived by his wife, Cherie of 49 years and 7 children; Amy (Thomas) Seeger of Florida; Thomas (Lana) Lasanen of Traprock; Tricia (Matt) Klein of Wisconsin; Liisa (Ben) Peterson of North Carolina; Loretta Lasanen of Bootjack; Brian (Lori) Lasanen of Painesdale; Melissa (Erik) Anderson of Laurium. Grandchildren Lilly, Emma, Alex, Lyle, Alena, Easton, Ellie, Aubrie, Vera, Ethan, Abby, Madi, Devin, Kora, Simon, Axel, Annabelle and Owen.
Brothers Robert (Debbie) Lasanen; Dennis (Cindy) Lasanen; Sisters Annie (Kenny) Helminen; Jeannie (Billy) Dunstan; Judy (Yogi) Kilpela; Mary (Les) Brewer.
Brother-in-law Doug (Janelle) Jurmu; Sister-in laws Peggy (David) Lewis; Sarah (Alan) Anderson.
As well as multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.
A visitation will be held for Raymond on Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 4:00-8:00pm at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Calumet, Michigan.
There will be a second visitation on Friday, July 17, 2026 from 12:00-1:00pm at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Calumet, Michigan.
Following the second visitation, there will be a funeral service at the church at 1:00pm with Pastor Mark Halonen to officiate.
Burial will take place at the Lake View Cemetery in Calumet.
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
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