Norman Paul Lesperance

September 14, 1938 - December 17, 2020

Norman Paul Lesperance, 82, of Bay City, our faithful and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was born into eternal life on the morning of Thursday, December 17, 2020. Norman was born in Bay City on September 14, 1938, the son of the late Wilfred and Emma (Letzgus) Lesperance. Answering the call of our country, Norman proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. While cruising around town one evening he happened to meet the former Benylyn Ann Gwizdala. He was able to sweep her off her feet at the Stardust Drive-In. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on June 15, 1963 in St. James Church. After 25 years of service, Norman retired from General Motors - Grey Iron Foundry. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Peace Parish and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He also belonged to the V.F.W. Post 6950 and enjoyed hunting and bowling in his younger years. Norman will be deeply missed, yet lovingly remembered for years to come. Norman leaves to carry on his legacy, his wife of 57 years, Benylyn Lesperance; three children, Paul (Patti) Lesperance, Rene Dye, and Billie Jo Lesperance; grandchildren, Paul Lesperance II, Tyler Lesperance, Tyler (Lindsay) Nelson, Madisyn Dye, and McKayla Dye; sisters, Jean (Al) Foerester and Penny (Alvin) Tetter, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents, Norman was preceded in death by his daughter, Alana Lesperance; grandson, Alan Nelson, and siblings, Budd Lesperance and Lindy (Karen) Lesperance. Norman’s family will be present to receive visitors on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 9:30 AM until Norman’s 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy at Our Lady of Peace Parish (St. Mary of the Assumption Church), 607 E. South Union St., Bay City. Cremation will follow with the Rite of Committal to be held at a later date in Floral Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Our Lady of Peace Parish. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.