Clement Joseph Brisson

On Thursday, April 15, 2010, beloved husband father and grandfather Clement "Clem" Joseph Brisson went to be with his Lord. He passed away unexpectedly at home. He was born on October 20, 1922, the only child of Lorena and Joseph Brisson, at Negaunee. He was raised in Iron Mountain and graduated from Kingsford High School in 1940. After high school he continued his education at the Alexian Brothers Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and became a Registered Nurse in 1944. He remained in Chicago working at the V.A. Hospital for nine years. Clem, being the overachiever that he was continued to receive six doctoral degrees in, Chiropractic, X-ray and Spinography, Physiotherapy, Anesthesia and Naturopathy. After receiving his doctoral degrees he practiced anesthesia at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L''Anse, Michigan for twenty plus years. Clem was a life member of the Knights o Columbus being a 4th degree Knight; B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 552 and the Chippewa County Shooting Association, as well as a very proud life member of the NRA. Some of Clem''s favorite memories are his trips to Kimberly, Wisconsin visiting his daughter Lorena (Steve) and family. He loved playing cards, cribbage, spending time with Elleson and playing with Stuie. Clem always enjoyed music and while still in high school formed a dance band. He played the drums, violin, organ and piano. Clem spent his free time painting, working on his computers and enjoying all aspects of shooting sports. Some of his fondest memories were from training his Arabian gelding Tsar and his German Shepard Penney. His most favorite pastime was playing cards with his grandchildren. Clem is survived by his loving wife Lonia Mae Brisson, whom he married on October 28, 1994 at St. Joseph''s Catholic Church in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He is also survived by his children Paul E. (Roberta) Brisson of Sugar Land, Texas; Lorena H. (Steve) Gipp of Kimberly, Wisconsin; Grandchildren Paul J. Brisson of Houston, Texas, David R. Brisson of New Orleans, Louisiana, Christopher S. Gipp (fiancAC.e Amber Peck) of Virginia Beach Virginia, Andrew T. (Abbey) Gipp of Brillion, Wisconsin. Great grandchildren Elleson Gipp and (due in June) Baby Girl Gipp. Step Children Roxanne (Dan Harris) of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Paul (Joan) Rambo of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Diane (Allen) Ebner of Phoenix, AZ, Greg (Susie) Rambo of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Thomas (Jill) Rambo of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Dan (Rachel) Rambo of Pickford, MI, Jason (Marci) Rambo of Rockford, MI. Twenty two step grandchildren and fifteen step great grandchildren. Also survived by many special cousins. Clem was preceded in death by his first wife of 39 years Kathryn Demitropoulos Brisson. Visitation will be 2:00pm until 4:00pm and 6:00pm until 8:00pm Sunday April 18, 2010 at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home, with Knights of Columbus and Parish Prayers at 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am Monday April 19, 2010 at St. Joseph''s Catholic Church with Brother John Hascall, Father Don Shiroda and Deacon Bill Piche as celebrants. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials to the Hospice of the E.U.P. would be appreciated.

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Clement Joseph Brisson

October 20, 1922 - April 15, 2010