Earl LaBerteaux, 69, of East Leroy, passed away on March 22nd, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 18th, 1953 in Battle Creek, to Budd and Evelyn (Hartman) LaBerteaux. Earl graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971 and married Cynthia Broxholm on August 18th, 1984 in Battle Creek. Together they had two children, Michael (Julie) and Christopher (Christina), both residing in Battle Creek.
Earl was a school bus driver for Battle Creek Public Schools for over 20 years. He took great pride in his job and loved interacting with the students. Prior to that he worked at Speed's Koffee Shop, American Fire Apparatus, Wolverine Fire Apparatus, and Levitt and Sons. In addition to his professional life, he had a passion for fishing, camping, Nascar, and Allis-Chalmers tractors which he used on his hobby farm. He was also an avid movie collector.
Earl is survived by his wife; children; grandchildren, Haley, Hannah, Emma, Richard, Nathan, Megan and Edward; great-grandchildren, Roman and Jamie; and his brothers, Jerry (Donald Lesure) of Pittsfield, MA and Peter of Las Vegas, NV. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held at Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 2838 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Sunday, March 26th from 1 PM to 4 PM and Monday, March 27th at 11:30 AM with a funeral service beginning at 12:30 PM. Burial will follow at 2 PM at Leroy Congregational Cemetery, 1970 H Dr S, East Leroy, MI 49051.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Erin's Angels Rescue in Quincy, MI or Joanne's Ark Rescue in East Leroy, MI. Both organizations support animal rescues, which was a cause close to Earl's heart. Donations can be made online at paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2375984 and joannesarkrescue.com . Also, please visit https://www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, sign the guest book, and leave messages for the family.
Monday, March 27, 2023
11:30am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)
Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
Monday, March 27, 2023
Starts at 12:30 pm (Eastern time)
Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
Monday, March 27, 2023
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Leroy Congregational Cemetery
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