Wilfred "Willy" DesJardin Jr

November 23, 1927 - November 25, 2021

Wilfred “Willy” W. DesJardin Jr., age 94 of Lake, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell. Willy was born the son of the late Wilfred W. and Marie (West) DesJardin on November 23, 1927 in Flint. He was united in marriage to Alice “Jean” Bailey on November 17, 1978 in Inkster, with her predeceasing him on October 3, 2008. Willy had served his Country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a Union Sprinklerfitter by trade having worked from the 1950’s until his retirement in 1984. He then went back to work as a County Fire Inspector for the City of Port Charlotte, Florida from 1985 until 1992. In his younger days he had played baseball as a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Team. Willy had also been a member of the Masons. Willy is survived by his children Bill DesJardin of Fulton, KY, Robin (David) Olley of Lake and Gena (Jerry) Miklos of Adrian; his sister Edith Luten of Flint and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Butch DesJardin and a sister Elaine Prince. Visitation and services will be held at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home on Monday, November 29, 2021. Visitation will be from 11 A.M. until the time of service at 3 P.M. with Military Honors to follow. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com