Matthias Laux Laux

Matthias Laux of Cadillac passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 07, 2017 at his home. He was 87. Mr. Laux was born April 2, 1930 in St. George, Yugoslavia to Anton and Magdalena Laux. His mother passed away when he was young. His father remarried another wonderful, Magdalena, who lovingly raised Matt. She also preceded him in passing. On October 25, 1952 in Detroit he married the former Mabel Anna Rade and she also preceded him in passing on November 30, 2015. Matt attended a private boarding school growing up, ending up in Germany. At the age of 24 he arrived at Ellis Island with his brother. Mr. Laux served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He made his way to Detroit where he owned his own tool and die shop, Brady Tool and Special Machines. In 1972, he moved with his family to Cadillac where he still ran the machine shop and bought the Blue Gingham Inn for over 20 years. Mr. Laux was an extremely hard worker; he worked at several different shops in the area and was always involved in the tool and die industry. He was a devout member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Cadillac. While living in Detroit with his young family they passed the days cruising the Detroit River and the Great Lakes on his yacht. He enjoyed bowling, classical music, especially German marching bands. Mr. Laux loved all of God's creatures, especially dogs and had a very forgiving palate and large appetite. He was a great father and grandfather; investing time and making memories with his family. He is survived by his children: Gary (Joanne) Laux of Pinckney, Heidi (Dale) Truman and Debora Stefani all of Cadillac; six grandchildren: Carey (Alan) Truman Johnson, Carla "BunnyÃ¢â‚¬Â Truman, Katy (Nate) Laux Draper, Erich Laux, Carmen (David) Stefani Bigger and Aaron Stefani; five great grandchildren: Kyle Johnson, Layla and Alayna Draper and Breckyn and Kynlee Bigger; his sister, Anni Richardson of Garden City and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, mother, and step-mother; wife he was preceded in death by a brother, Johann (Joyce) Laux. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, 13, 2017 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Cadillac with Reverend Joel Hess officiating with full military rites under the auspices of the Cadillac Area Honor Guard. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Matthias Laux Laux

April 2, 1930 - September 7, 2017