Obituaries

Brian Keith Willette (66) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, was called home to our Lord on
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan surrounded by
his beloved family. He was born June 29, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan, to Joseph and Elnora
(Vink) Willette.

Brian married the love of his life, Laurie (Eitrem) ,on August 18, 2000. You may
remember Brian from the pool or bowling leagues he was in years ago. He was also a cook at
Jeff’s Restaurant, Deli Manager at Glen’s Market until they closed their doors, and his most
recent, Assistant Manager at the Admiral Gas Station until he began his battle with cancer four
years ago.

He was an avid deer hunter and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed sitting on his deck for
hours watching the birds and other forms of wildlife. He was always there to lend a helping
hand, offer advice, or crack a joke. His favorite pastime was to joke around with his family. He
was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle. His
quick wit and quirky smile will be greatly missed by all.

Brian is survived by his Wife, Laurie, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; Daughters: Kylie
(Josh) Willette-Sibbald, Latisha Willette both of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Keri (Dale)
Saunders of Prattville, Alabama; Sons: Nathan (Samantha) Cremeans and Timothy (Erin)
Cremeans both of Rudyard, Michigan; Grandchildren: Kelsea (Jeremy), Maddison, Kaylynn,
Dominic (Kae), Caleb, Mya (Noah), Emma, Liam, Nathen, TJ, and Isabelle, plus another
grandson due in a few weeks; Great-Grandchildren: Eli, Denver,Clayton, and another
great-grandson on the way due in December; Brothers: Virgil (Debbie) Willette of Bay City
Michigan, Matthew (Shiloh) Willette of Bay City; Stepbrothers, Charles Willett, Chip Willett and
Dennis Willett of Oklahoma; Sister, Penny (Tom) Post of Bay City; Stepsisters: Dianne Goode of
Merrill, Michigan, Joanne Tebedo of Bay City, Julie (Terry) Wilson of Bay City, and Karen
(Kenneth) Sylvester of Bay City; Mother-In-Law: Elaine Eitrem of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan;
Brothers-In-Law Mike (Kim) Eitrem of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Greg (Terri) Eitrem of
Las Vegas, Nevada; Sister-In-Law: Kristina (Rob Johnson) Switzer of Dafter, Michigan. Brian
also has many nieces and nephews who will all miss him dearly along with his little dog buster
and a life long friend Ruel Roden.

Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Willette and Elnora Willette both of
Bay City, Michigan; Brothers: Joseph Willette of Florida, Robert Willette and Martin Willette of
Bay City; Stepbrother: Harold Coppinger of Bay City; Stepsister, Denise Androl of Bay City;
Sister-In-Law: Robyn Willette of Bay City, Michigan; Niece, Brianne Willette of Bay City, Michig;
Father-In-Law: Odin Eitrem of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; and Brother-In-Law: Henry Switzer of
Dafter, Michigan.

No Funeral Services will be held, per Brian's request. The Family is planning a Celebration of Life for the Summer of 2025.

Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at familylifefh.com