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Derrill Laurie

MOHAWK – Derrill Laurie, 60, a resident of Mohawk, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 20, 2017.

He was born on May 26, 1956, in Laurium, to Theodore and Mabel (Harry) Laurie. He attended Calumet High School.

On September 7, 1985, he married Jean Floriani Weber at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor.

Derrill worked for the Keweenaw County Road Commission for 39 years, retiring in May of 2013.

Derrill had a love for his toys. He had quite the collection of Hot Rod cars through the years. He also enjoyed tinkering with anything that needed to be done outside and enjoyed plowing snow, both at and around his house and for the Keweenaw County Road Commission.

Throughout the summer and winter seasons, Derrill loved spending time out at his camp in Helltown.

Derrill was a family man, he enjoyed spending time with his entire family, but especially his grandson, Aidan; special niece, Alyssa; and nephew, Jordan.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Donna Nordstrom; and his father, Theodore Laurie.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Laurie of Mohawk; son, James Floriani of Milwaukee; daughter, Dawn McKellar of Ahmeek; three grandchildren, special grandson, Aidan McKellar, Andrew Floriani and Isabella Floriani; mother, Mabel Laurie of Copper City; brothers, Thomas (Sue) Laurie of Ahmeek, Ron (Cheryl) Laurie of Ahmeek, Scott Laurie of Mohawk, Kevin Laurie of Copper City; sisters, Bonnie (Dave Shannon) Tuoriniemi of Ahmeek, Alecia (James) Gariepy of Mohawk, Robyn Laurie of Calumet; sisters-in-law, Jill (Scott) Anderson and Jessica (Mark) Stanmeyer of Milwaukee; special niece and nephew, Alyssa Laurie and Jordan Laurie; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Per Derrill’s request, private family services were held.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations may be sent in Derrill’s name to KRACK (Keweenaw Random Acts Of Community Kindness) P.O. Box 343, Ahmeek, 49901.

Online condolences for the family may be left at ericksoncrowleypeterson .com.

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.