Michael W. LaBonte

LaBonte, Michael W. Born on September 30, 1949 and passed away on September 4, 2010, at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Deborah for 39 years. Wonderful dad of Annmarie, Brian and Joanne. Brother of Rosie (Bob) Lisles, the late Angie (Mike) Portincaso, Peggy (the late Chuck) York, Paul (Jennifer) LaBonte, the late Jim (Wanda) LaBonte, Jeanne Board, Bonnie (the late Bobby) Cloer, the late Gloria (Larry) McGrath, the late Jack LaBonte and Tom LaBonte. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dorothy LaBonte; and his adopted father, Jerome LaBonte. Michael was raised in Wheaton, IL and later in Superior, WI. He graduated from MSOE with a BS in Architectural Engineering in 1972. He worked for C.G. Schmidt for 17 years, Bentley & Sons, Steven's Construction, and then founded his own business, Creative Constructors, in 1999. Construction was Michael's life. He loved the challenges of creating new buildings and had an appreciation for the old ones. He was proud to work in his community. Michael also had his 3 loves of life: his family, travelling the world, and poker. He has placed and played in many World Series Poker events since 2005. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010, AT THE FUNERAL HOME, from 4PM until 7:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010, at 10AM, at ST. GABRIEL PARISH, 1200 St. Gabriel Way, in Hubertus. Memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Association in Milwaukee are appreciated.