Alfred Francis Szaroletta

ONTONAGON, Mich. — Alfred Francis Szaroletta, 86, of Ontonagon, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.

He was born to Francis and Ignace in Ontonagon on March 2, 1929. He married Yvonne Aubrey June 6, 1954. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Alfred worked for the White Pine Copper Mine for a time before spending most of his working career at the local paper mill, where he became the Superintendent of Pulp, Power and Recovery.

Alfred had a strong faith and was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He had a love and devotion for family and was quick to lend a hand to anyone at any time. He had a joyful sense of humor and a passion for gardening, cooking, baking and family history. He led an active retirement, being a member of the Knights of Columbus and volunteering at his church, St. Vincent DePaul and the Ontonagon Visitor Center.

Alfred is survived by his children, Diane (Mrs. Roger Chaffee), of Marshfield, Wis., James (Susan), of Collierville, Tenn., Carol, of Ontonagon, Patrick (Laurel), of Clarkston, Steven (Lu Ann), of Apalachin, N.Y., and Mark, of Grand Rapids; sisters, Margaret (Mrs. John Rolla), of Summit, Ill., and Donna (Edward) Loutzenhiser, of Ontonagon). He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Kendrick, Kelsey (Maston) Buchanan, Jordan, Drew, Brian, Abby and Emily; two great-grandchildren, Makayla and Riley; seven stepgrandchildren, and 19 stepgreat-grandchildren.

Alfred was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Yvonne; son, Andrew; siblings, Mary (Robert) Forbes, Stanley, Lawrence and Edmund (Joyce); and son-in-law Roger Chaffee.

Visitation will take place at Cane Funeral Home in Ontonagon from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 3. The rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. There will be visitation at Holy Family Church in Ontonagon at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, followed by a funeral mass officiated by Reverend Michael J. Jacobus at 11 a.m. He will be buried next to his wife and son at Holy Family Cemetery in Ontonagon following the mass.

In memory of Alfred and Yvonne, feel free to make donations to the American Cancer society or any cancer cause. Donations can also be made to St. Vincent DePaul in honor of Alfred’s volunteer work.

“Faith, family, love.”