James Roy Lampinen

Roy “Butch” Lampinen, 73, a resident of Chassell, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Canal View — Houghton County in Hancock.

He was born on June 2, 1949 in Chassell, MI, a son of the late Roy G. and Dorothy T. (Golden) Lampinen. Butch graduated from Chassell High School. Most will remember Butch as the bookkeeper for Superior Sand and Gravel of Hancock where he worked for more than 30 years.

Mr. Lampinen was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church of Chassell. He had a love for telling stories, playing cards, sports, and spending time with his family and friends.  As a resident of Canal View, he got out during the warmer weather maneuvering his wheelchair all over the Houghton and Hancock streets.

Surviving are: His children: Scott (Cheri) Lampinen of Chassell and Jamie Lampinen of Chassell.  His brothers and sisters: Gail Gulas of Ontario, Canada,  Paul (Gayle) Lampinen of Chassell,  Susan (James) Nutini of Hancock, & Karen (James) Carlson of Okemos, MI; His grandchildren: Andrew Lampinen and Jimmy Usitalo.  Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Canal View for spending time talking with Butch and for taking great care of him. And to those that saw him cruising around town with his Detroit Lions flag waving in the wind, thank you for making sure he was safe in his travels!

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family suggests that contributions be made to the charity of their choice in memory of Butch Lampinen.

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Butch will take place at 11 am on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Chassell with Fr. Ben Hasse and Fr. Tom Merkel to officiate. Spring burial will be in the Chassell Cemetery.

Visitation will take place from 4-7 pm, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Chassell.

To view Butch's obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.