Karl G. LaVoy

January 3, 1951 - February 7, 2021

DEERFIELD –Karl G. LaVoy, age 70, of Deerfield, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning, February 7, 2021. Karl was born on January 3, 1951 to Norman and Madonna LaVoy. He attended Monroe Catholic Central High School. He spent his career as a proud employee at the Ford plant in Ypsilanti. Karl was a loving husband for 35 years to his wife, Gale (Cousino). In recent years, he was her devoted caretaker. He was a faithful member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, serving as a greeter and a member of the choir for many years. Karl enjoyed slow days working around the farm and especially loved his collection of John Deere tractors. You could count on a tractor ride whenever Karl hosted a gathering. To know Karl was to know a good joke. His sense of humor brought joy and belly laughs to everyone around him. He always wanted to put a smile on everyone’s face and truly loved life. His “Karl-isms” and stories will live on through his children, grandchildren, family and friends. A Christian man. A loving man. A family man. A music man. A funny man. On a scale from 1 to 10, Karl was a “10” on all fronts during his time on Earth. When he met his Maker, there is no doubt that the Lord agreed he was a 10 and welcomed him home with open arms. Karl is survived by his wife, Gale; daughters Holly (Bill), Kelly, and Jackie; four grandchildren, Kalvin, Logan, Layne, and Renn; and 11 siblings, Yvonne Leonard, Edward (Cheryl) LaVoy; Annette Sulier; John (Sandy) LaVoy; Jeanette (Jack) Pfeffer; Jean Owen; Mary (Mike) Meyer; Brenda (George) Richardson; Deborah LaVoy; Lambert (Annette) LaVoy; and Michelle LaVoy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Madonna Hoffman. Public visitation will be at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, beginning at 2:00 p.m., and concluding with a vigil prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Resurrection for the soul of Karl will be celebrated Thursday at Light of Christ Catholic Parish, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Deerfield, with Father Jack Loughran, OSFS, and Father Jeffrey Poll concelebrating. Rite of Committal will follow in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Following the Governor’s executive order, all attendees are required to wear a proper face covering, with the exception of those under the age of five years old or those who cannot medically tolerate. For those unable to be present, a live streaming of the service will be accessible through YouTube, by searching: “Light of Christ Church Blissfield-Deerfield” and clicking on the green “L” icon. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com