Grand Rapids, MI - Joseph A. Giguere, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Grand Rapids, MI.

Joe was born in Ishpeming, MI. to the late Theodore and Emmaline (Vadnais) Giguere. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, class of 1959, worked as a miner for many years and served on the Ishpeming Volunteer Fire Dept. Joe loved every moment he spent with his kids and grandchildren never missing a sporting event or any other special occasions in their lives. He was a die hard Democrat and union supporter, enjoyed playing cribbage, shooting pool, bowling, hunting, fishing and card games at "The Old Camp Bryan".

Joe was preceded in death by his son Steven Giguere, brother Ted Giguere, sister Darleen Carroll, father-in-law and mother-in-law Albert and Hettie Corkin, brother-in-law David Corkin and sister-in-law June Corkin.

Joe is survived by his wife of 55 yrs., Carolyn; daughter, Cathryn (Richard) Kober; grandchildren, Nathan Kober, Andrea Kober and Monica Kober; special family friend, Paul Wright; brother, Clarence Giguere; sisters, Margaret (Jack) Parent and MaryLou (Glenn) Jackson; brothers-in-law, Tom Corkin and Douglas Carroll; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Corkin, Nancy Giguere and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A Life Celebration Service will be held at 3:30pm Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with the Rev. JJ Mannschreck to officiate. Interment will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery. Visitation Saturday 1:30 – 3:30pm at Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home where the Ishpeming Fire Dept. will hold a memorial prayer service. A luncheon will follow the services at the Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Memorial donations may be made to Ishpeming Volunteer Fire Dept. c/o Scott Corkin 821 Hemlock St, Ishpeming, MI 49849 or Marne United Methodist Church "Kitchen Fund" 14861 Washington St, Marne, MI 49435.

Joe's obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where reltives and friends may leave a note of remembrance