Maurice “Butch” Latour, age 80, of Annandale, died Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Annandale Care Center under hospice care.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church with Fr. George Kallumkalkudy as Celebrant. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning at the church. Burial with military honors will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Memorials are preferred to the Annandale Care Center.

Maurice John Latour was born May 11, 1935 on a farm outside of Maple Lake to Hubert and Viola (Rasset) Latour. They then moved to a farm near French Lake before settling on their family farm on the west side of Annandale. Butch attended school in Annandale, graduating with the class of 1953. Upon his graduation, Butch entered the United States Navy and proudly served his country during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge, Butch returned to Annandale and began his career as a heavy equipment operator. On June 7, 1958 he was united in marriage to Ione Elizabeth Jordan at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Annandale. As a heavy equipment operator, he worked for various companies including, Alley Construction, Latour Construction and Casselius Redi-Mix. Butch officially retired in 2000. In his spare time, Butch enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, farm equipment and dancing with Ione. He took great pride in his gardens and his lawn. His yard was meticulously cared for and he was often seen out on his lawnmower. Above all, Butch cherished the time he was able to spend with his family, especially his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and beloved dog, Raven.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ione of Annandale; children, Jeff (Patty) Latour of Elk River, Cindy (Todd) Horsch of Annandale, Mary Jo (Gary Holt) Latour of Kimball and Mike (Robin) Latour of Sparta, Wisconsin; 9 grandchildren, Josh, Kyle, Greg, Chris, Heidi, Zach, Travis, Jeremiah and Chelsie; 9 great grandchildren, Josie, Rylee, Rylan, Brody, Harper, Brock, Preston, Ethan, and Adilynn; siblings, Russell, Joanne (Jerald) Cordell, and Mary (Norman) Shoberg all of Annandale; sister-in-law, Anna Ryan of Annandale; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Butch is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Cletus and John, sister, Bernice Zumbusch and brother-in-law, Douglas Zumbusch.

Butch’s grandsons, Greg, Chris, Jeremiah, Josh, Kyle, Zach, and Travis will serve as urnbearers. St. Ignatius Music Ministry will provide music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.

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