Louis Testen
June 26, 1911 — January 27, 2007
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Louis Testen, 95, of L'Anse, died Saturday afternoon, January 27, 2007, at Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming, MI.
He was born June 26, 1911 in Calumet, MI, a son of the late John and Theresa (Gastnich) Testen. He moved to the L'Anse area with his family as a child and had been a lifelong area resident.
Louis worked as a young man in the CCC logging camps, for the Ford Motor Company in Pequaming and on a surveying crew for the Sate of Michigan. Louis and his brother, John were logging partners until 1974. He also helped his brother manage the Testen Farm until 1989. He resided on the farm until October 2004 before relocating to Ishpeming to live with his niece. Louis entered the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming in April of 2006.
Louis enjoyed reading the newspaper and watching television, especially the "Price Is Right" and "Lawrence Welk Show". He also enjoyed playing cards, especially 31. More than anything Louis enjoyed visiting with people and reminiscing about old times.
Louis will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by a sister, Mary Foy; brothers, Albert (Marie) Testen and Alben Testen; sister-in-law, Amelia Testen; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Stanley, Frank, Rudy, Joseph, John and August.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 2, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse. A parish prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Rev. Augustin George officiating. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the mass in the church. Interment will be in the L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery in the spring.