Rene “Mike” Michael Labre passed away at age 74 on Monday October 28, 2024, due to natural causes. He was proceeded in death by his parents Rene and June Labre. Mike graduated from Escanaba Senior High School in 1970.
Michael enjoyed sailing, biking, fireflies, and the great outdoors. His treasure was restoring a historic boat that can be found at the Delta County Historical Museum with a write-up on him.
Michael at the age of two was diagnosed with two major handicaps with his vision and hearing and spent 21 years of his adult life searching for natural answers. His ability to speak with clarity it was a miracle he shared with those around him, along with the extra intuitive sensory gifts he developed from having his handicaps.
He is survived by his dear friend, he called sister Georgie Holbrook, cousins, and friends.
He will be laid to rest next to his parents in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
The Allo Coolman Funeral Home is assisting his family.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to his family.
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"I enjoyed being part of Mike’s journey. One fine sailor who has crossed the bar. My best to his friends."
-Bob Buckbee -
"I have great memories of Mike we had our boat behind his hose with other boats and we dug a channel to the drop off thats what we call it ( behind the band shell ) we made sails for our boats and many bomb fires behind his house roasting hot dogs He was a great person. Thank you Mike for all the memories "
-David Lundin -
"I have great memories of Mike we had our boat behind his hose with other boats and we dug a channel to the drop off thats what we call it ( behind the band shell ) we made sails for our boats and many bomb fires behind his house roasting hot dogs He was a great person. Thank you Mike for all the memories "
-David Lundin -
"I have great memories of Mike we had our boat behind his hose with other boats and we dug a channel to the drop off thats what we call it ( behind the band shell ) we made sails for our boats and many bomb fires behind his house roasting hot dogs He was a great person. Thank you Mike for all the memories "
-David Lundin -
"Thinking of you, Mike, and finding happiness in the great soul you exhibited to all. May you rest in peace. "
-Escanaba Senior High School Class of 1970 -
"Sails up in Heaven cousin with sunshine and a stiff breeze"
-Janet Labre Bruno -
"Wonderful memories of your sailing pleasure and boating carpentry skills. "
-Glen Brown & Marilyn Kinsey
