Milton Eugene Laleman, 90, of Essexville, our devoted, honorable and dedicated husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend was born into eternal life on the evening of Saturday, August 30, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. Milt was born in Hampton Township on April 21, 1924, the son of the late Desire Laleman Jr. and Susie Pavlik Tobin. He graduated from Bay City Central High School, where he always remained proud of his jump rope record of 203 jumps in 60 seconds. A patriotic and dedicated man, Milt went on to proudly serve our country in the U.S. Army 286th Joint Assault Signal Company during World War II. On September 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Bergevin. Milt served for many years as a firefighter with the City of Bay City, where he retired as a lieutenant after twenty-four years of service. He was an avid camper, bowler and hunter, and enjoyed working in his backyard shop. Milt was a faithful parishioner of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist) and a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 2740. In 1964, Milt founded and became the president of the Travelin’ Wigwams Holiday Rambler Trailer Club. He also was the founder and owner of Big Bend Campground in Omer, as well as the founder of the Tuesday night Monitor Bowling League, that placed first in the state-wide Drewery’s Beer Bowling Tournament. Milt leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of nearly sixty-four years, Mary Lou Laleman. He was the unconditional loving father of Marcia Laleman, Matthew and wife, Debra Laleman, Michelle and husband, John Overway and the proud grandpa of Nicole and husband, Kevin VanDenBoom, Kelcie (fiancé, Brandon Krugielki) Laleman, Ethan (girlfriend, Holly Spencer) Laleman, Brennen Overway and Amanda Overway. Also surviving are his great-grandchildren, Kody VanDenBoom and Gavin Overway; sister, Geraldine Clayton, along with countless nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Sara Cobb, a loving and compassionate caretaker, made it possible for Milt to remain in his home which was his final wish, and for which his family will be forever grateful. In addition to his parents, Milt was welcomed home to heaven by his brothers, Elmer Laleman and Richard Tobin, along with his Uncle Charles and Aunt Mary Laleman, who were his loving family after Milt’s father died when he was seven years old. Milt’s family will be present to receive visitors at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist), 614 Pine St., Essexville on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9:00 AM until the time of his 10:00 Memorial Liturgy. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with private inurnment to be held in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Milt may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the Scholarship Fund at the Knights of Columbus, Council 2740. Final arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com