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Kenneth Longpre Obituary
Kenneth Russell Longpre, 93, of Hillman, passed away Wednesday evening February 25, 2026, at his home.
The son of Gordon and Clara (Klein) Longpre was born August 16, 1932, in Rust Township. He graduated from Hillman High School in 1951. Shortly after graduation, he entered the United States Army and served in the Korean War. After returning from Korea, he married Deloris Schalk on September 15, 1956, in Hillman.
Ken worked in Alpena for Bearss Plumbing and Heating, and then for Ken’s Plumbing and Heating, for 40-plus years. He enjoyed being home, gardening, and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Howard, and a sister, Eleanore Wikaryasz.
Surviving are his wife Deloris, a son, Roger (Melissa) Longpre, a daughter, Karen (Jim) Myers, 4 grandchildren, Hallie (Hunter) Chunko, Anna Callender, Travis, and Connor Myers.
Visitation will be on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Funeral at St. John's Lutheran Church in Royston. Burial will take place in the spring. Online condolences may be sent to Greenfuneralhomes.com
Memorials are suggested to St. Johns Lutheran Church of Royston, or Hospice of Michigan.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
2
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church
22000 Co Rd 452, Hillman, MI 49746
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2
Funeral service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church
22000 Co Rd 452, Hillman, MI 49746
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Green Funeral Home - HillmanOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.