Arthur Reaume

Arthur (Art) Reaume, age 85 of Wolverine, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025 with his family at his side.  Art was born to Arthur and Eleanore Reaume on December 7th, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan.  He was raised in Wyandotte, Michigan and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1958.  

During his high school years, Art helped his dad move and raise houses in the downriver area.  Hard work is what Art loved and working along side his father was an honor.  After graduation, Art sailed the Great Lakes aboard the Ford Freighter (the Clay) where he worked for 4-5 years.  Art loved sailing the Great Lakes and working on the freighters as did his father (on the Henry Ford) and his uncle Chet (on the Benson Ford). 

After sailing the Great Lakes, Art worked for General Motors for about 15 years in Shipping and Receiving.  Art was drafted into the Army while he worked for General Motors.  Art was a proud veteran and served in the Army from 1963-1965.  Art was promoted to Corporal and was sent to Bamburg, Germany on a special, secret mission during his time in the Army.

Art married his wife, Bernadine, in 1971, and moved to Wolverine, Mi.  They enjoyed a wonderful new life together up north until she passed away in 1981.

Art lived up north for over 50 Years.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved the great out doors. Art had many hobbies.  He loved carving wood ducks, and painting pictures of ducks and freighters.  His eye for detail was incredible.  Art enjoyed casino trips, snowmobiling, family reunions, and trips to Oklahoma with his friend Elaine. Art was known for his laughter, wisdom and stories.  He was a gentle, kind man and was a friend to everyone.  

Art was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine, his parents, Arthur and Eleanore, brothers, Remie and Michael, and his friend Elaine.   Art is survived by his siblings, Eleanore Chlebek (Tom) , David Reaume (Renee) and Mary Klotz.

A Mass will be held on July 19th at 11am at the Cross in the Woods Shrine in Indian River, MI.  The family will receive friends at the church from 10am until the time of Mass.  A reception will follow the Mass at the Fr. Donard Paulus, OFM Center.

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