George E. Pichette

January 19, 1931 - November 23, 2020

George E. Pichette, at the age of 89, peacefully passed away the morning of Monday, November 23rd. He was born in Lake Linden, Michigan on January 19th, 1931, the son of George and Yvonne Pichette. He is survived by his loving wife Joan of 62 years and his five children: Paul (June Wimmer) Pichette, Laura Tschirhart, Anthony (Tina) Pichette, Christopher (Theresa) Pichette, and Gail (Dennis) Perdew. He was the beloved grandfather of Matthew, Kristen, Ashlee, Steve (Erica), Anthony (Elizabeth), Justin, Chelsea, Allyssa, Caitlyn, Courtney, Ronald, Alexandra and Brandon and the cherished great grandfather of Michael, Benjamin, Joshua, Emma, Rudi and a Baby Boy on the way. George is preceded in death by his dearest cousin Barbara (late Jack) Zimmeth and sister Jeanne (late Tom) Abersold. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus. He was a retiree of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 Union. George loved watching sports especially a good tennis match. A Memorial Service will be scheduled once George’s life can be fully celebrated by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=10043