Emile J. Gauthier

Emile Joseph Gauthier
Gladwin, Michigan
Emile Joseph Gauthier, age 98, passed away on Monday, January 23,
2023, at the Gladwin Pines. He was born on July 28, 1924, in Fall River,
MA to the late Alexander and Anna (Fluet) Gauthier. Emile met and
married his childhood neighbor, Lauretta Richard, on November 11,
1946 in Fall River, MA. Together they shared four children, Robert
Gauthier, Vivianne (Walter) Klaus, Thomas (Patricia) Gauthier, and
Diana (Brian) Boeving. After the passing of Lauretta in 1995, Emile
found love again in Deloree Bartkowiak and married her in Gladwin,
Michigan on October 23, 1999. Emile loved to fish, do word searches,
bird watch, and do puzzles. He also loved to tinker and create things.
Emile is survived by his wife of 22 years, Deloree, his children, his step-
daughter, Judy (Chuck) Maxson, 17 grandchildren, and 22 great-
grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Armand Gauthier and
his sister, Emma Silvia. Emile is predeceased by his first wife, Lauretta,
brothers, Dick and Jerry, sisters, Regina, Rolande, Imelda, Doris, and his
son Thomas.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11 am. He will lie in state from 10 am
until the time of service. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 30,
2023 at Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home-Gladwin Chapel from 2 pm until 7
pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St, Jude's.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home-
Gladwin Chapel.