Sebastian \"Sub\" LaTocha

Sebastian "Sub" LaTocha, 82 of Mackinaw City passed away early Monday morning, May 2 at his home. He was born in Lark Lake on March 22,1934 to Frank and Mary (Stromski) LaTocha. He graduated from Pellston High School where he was voted best dressed and best looking and had a career in Football. He served in the U.S.Army during the Korean War, and returned to Mackinaw City. He drove CokeCola truck covering Emmet and Cheboygan Counties. His mother had a store at Bliss, which gave him grocery experience. He built the IGA Store in Mackinaw City in 1959-60 and owned until 1997. He was well known as a employer of many, and helped many others in the community. He once owned the Dixie Tavern, and the Mighty Mac Drive In Restaurant. He served on the Village Council 2 terms and also served on the Planning Commission. He was an avid member of the Snowmobile Club, and sponsored many ball teams in Mackinaw. He was a member of the Historical Society, American Legion and an avid sports booster He will be remembered as a leader in the planning and developement of the future of Mackinaw City. in the early years after the building of the Bridge.When one thinks of Mackinaw City Sub LaTocha comes to mind.. He was in the Fort Michilimack inac Pageant several years. . Family was very important to him, and he called them daily including his grandchildren. He married Mary Blum on November 7,1959 and she survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Rebecca (Hank Cantile) LaTocha, Carp Lake; Deborah (Lynn) Closs, Mackinaw City; Kristine (Mark) Stubelt, Brigman,MI; 2 brothers, Fabian (Joan) LaTocha, Mackinaw City; William (XiaoPei) LaTocha in Alaska; 2 sisters, Judy Lienhardt, Pompano Beach, Florida; Theresa Reed, Bliss; 5 grandchildren; Chase Sebastian Closs; Trevor Closs, Chelsey Closs; Karly Warriner, Lindsay Warriner. He was preceded in death by sisters, Ida McCabe and Elizabeth LaTocha. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 5 from 6 to 8 pm at St.Anthony Catholic Church in Mackinaw City, also from 10 am to service time. on Friday. A Prayer service will be held at 7:30 Thursday evening. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, May 6 at 11 am at St Anthony Church with Fr.Jim Williams and Sister Chris Herald offiaiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Mackinaw City.. The family request memorials to be made to the Mackinaw Area Historical Society with envelopes availabe at the visitation or from Dodson Funeral Home, 240 McCann Street, St.Ignace,MI 49781 who assisted with arrangements..

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Sebastian \"Sub\" LaTocha

May 2, 2016