Henry Richard L'Esperance's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Howell, Michigan

Henry Richard L'Esperance

December 24, 1937 - October 20, 2025 (87 years old)

Howell, Michigan

Henry Richard L'Esperance's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Howell, Michigan

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Henry Richard L'Esperance

December 24, 1937 - October 20, 2025 (87 years old)

Howell, Michigan

Henry Richard L'Esperance Obituary

The world bids farewell to Henry Richard L'Esperance of Howell, Michigan, departing on October 20, 2025 at the age of 87. Henry leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Henry Richard L'Esperance to show support.

He was predeceased by: his children, Ronald L'Esperance, Susan L'Esperance and Bruce L'Esperance; his grandson Daniel Mark Heinonen; his great grandchild Harper Ann Lequia; his mother Mathilda Kluck; and his brother George L'Esperance.

He is survived by: his wife Marilyn L'Esperance; his children, Michael L'Esperance (Terri) of Wolverine Lake, MI, Julie L'Esperance of Brighton, MI, Michele Harmala (Terry) of Howell, MI, Margo Heinonen (Mark) of Howell, MI, Lynne L'Esperance (Paul Harper) of Scottsdale, AZ, Jill L'Esperance of Cokato, MN, Randy L'Esperance (Maria) of Byron, MI, Jane Heinonen (Tim) of Linden, MI, Mark L'Esperance of Howell, MI, Phil L'Esperance (Koren) of Howell, MI, Jodie Roy (Ron) of Howell, MI and Andrew L'Esperance (Rachael) of Tucson, AZ; and his siblings, Harvey L'Esperance (Mary) of Brighton, MI and Wendy Parks (Dan) of Menahga, MN.. He is also survived by 60 grandchildren; 93 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church (2970 Oak Grove Rd, Howell, MI 48855). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Henry's honor may be made to Alzheimer's Association, St. Jude Children's Hospital, Special Olympics of Michigan, or the charity of your choice. The family has chosen to send donations to St. Jude Children's Research HospitalDonate Now (http://stjude.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes



Wed

Oct 22

Visitation

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

First Apostolic Lutheran Church
2970 Oak Grove Rd, Howell, MI 48855

Thu

Oct 23

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

First Apostolic Lutheran Church
2970 Oak Grove Rd, Howell, MI 48855

Thu

Oct 23

Funeral service

11:00 AM

First Apostolic Lutheran Church
2970 Oak Grove Rd, Howell, MI 48855

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