Robert ‘Jerry’ LaVigne

Born and raised in Iron Mountain, he graduated Class of 1956. He then served in the United States Air Force and returned to be with the Iron Mountain Police Department. Jerry was the owner of Rudy’s Body Shop until retiring.

Jerry loved the outdoors, going to camp, fishing and hunting. He also played golf, played pool and was a jokester. He was a man to be admired; he taught and led by example. He was loyal, loving, and giving.

He is deeply missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth (Gustafson) Lavigne; children, Renee LaVigne and Gerald LaVigne; his brothers, Hector (Shirley) LaVigne, Patrick (Beth) LaVigne; his sister, Phyllis; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Albert LaVigne; sister, Mary Ann Hart; and in-laws, Evelyn and Wallace Gustafson.

A special thank you to Beth LaVigne from my mom.

Donations in Jerry’s memory may be made to:

High Impact Outdoors

PO Box 414

Powers, MI 49874

Phone 906-282-0795

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All funds will be used to take individuals hunting who cannot go hunting alone due to illness or a disability.

There are no services planned at this time.

Condolences to the family of Robert “Jerry” LaVigne may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.