George DeRosier

Obituary of George Russell DeRosier Painesdale George R. DeRosier Jr., 35, a resident of Painesdale, MI, passed away early Friday morning May 9, 2008, due to injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born on March 18, 1973, in Hancock, MI a son of George R. Sr. and Lynn (Kilpela) DeRosier. As a child, George resided in Painesdale where he attended and graduated from the Jeffers High School. He then attended Northwestern Technical College in Lima, Ohio. Mr. DeRosier was a veteran having served with the U.S. Navy being stationed in Norfolk, Virgina. On April 3, 1999, he was united in marriage to the former Kimberlee Kyllonen, together they have resided in Willis, MI, Green Bay, WI, and since 2001 made their home in Painesdale. George had worked as an Installation Technician for Transclean Inc. in Green Bay, WI, which he commuted weekly for work. George loved being with family & friends, listening to music, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing, working on cars, and traveling. He also enjoyed remodeling his home in Painesdale. Preceding him death were his uncle Randell Kilpela, 2 grandfathers, a grandmother and his great grandmother Blanche LePine. Surviving are: His wife; Kimberlee DeRosier of Painesdale His children: Brandon and Emma at home His sister: Lisa (Jay) Stevens of Painesdale His parents; George Sr. & Lynn DeRosier of Painesdale His Grandmother: Ester Kilpela of Elo Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Memorial services for George will be held 6:00 p.m. Wednesday May 14, 2008, in the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Fr. John Martignon and Pastor Paul Marin to officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery of South Range Thursday. Friends may call on Wednesday May 14, 2008, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock from 3 p.m. until time of services. To view George's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel funeral home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family of George DeRosier, please visit Tribute Store