Obituary: Dean Francis Lardinois

Dean Francis Lardinois, 56, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay on October 14, 2016.  He was born August 17, 1960 in Sturgeon Bay to Norman and Eileen (Miller) Lardinois.

Dean graduated from Southern Door High School in 1978.  After high school, he went to work as a carpenter at Baudhuin Yacht Harbor.  He eventually became an extremely skilled craftsman, producing the highest quality of work in everything he did.  Dean will always be remembered as a free spirit who loved nature and helping others.

Survivors include his mother Eileen Lardinois; five siblings, Kevin (Irene) Lardinois, Hurley, WI; Kay (Ted) Brauer, Sturgeon Bay; Pam (Mark) Bretl, Sturgeon Bay; Jane (Don) Mallien, Sturgeon Bay; Lori (special friend Brian) Lardinois,  Cincinnati, Ohio; sister-in-law, Peggy Lardinois, Sturgeon Bay; his darling, Celeste; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his father, a brother Dale and a sister Ronnie Marie.

A gathering for family and friends to celebrate and honor Dean’s life is scheduled for Friday, Oct.  21, 2016 at the Forbes Funeral Home from 4-8:00 p.m.

Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Ministry Door County Medical Center and St. Vincent Hospital for the wonderful care and support.