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Myron Francis Cloutier
11/9/2020 11:39:00 AM - Final Journey

Myron Francis Cloutier, 81, of Richmond, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. Myron was born in Pinconning, Michigan July 27, 1939 to Frank and Ethel (James) Cloutier, the eldest of eighteen children. He attended and graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Pinconning in 1957. He immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army and made it his career. After serving in various stateside and overseas areas, Myron retired in 1983 with the rank of SGM and 26 years of active duty. Prior to his second retirement in January 1999 he worked for the Department of Defense as an Item Manager and Director of Housing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.


While in service, Myron pursued his higher education and earned his associate’s degree in Industrial Engineering, a BBA with a major in Accounting and a minor in Economics, MBA and an MS in Contract Management. Through the years Myron has served his tribe (The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe) as a Personnel Commissioner, a member of the Cultural Enrichment Committee, Benefits Board, Region III Representative, Tribal Education Board and the Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program. He was also a founder and member of the Anishnabe Ogitchedaw Veteran and Warrior Society and served as that organizations first Okima (War Chief) from July 1999 through October 2000.


Myron is an active and a life member of the VFW, NCOA, American Legion, The Sergeant Majors Association of Lake County Florida and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He is a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Leesburg, Florida and St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond, Michigan.


Myron married the former Patricia Horrox on March 7, 1959 in Ringtown, Pennsylvania. He is survived by three children, Laurie (Jimmy) Lee of Richmond, Michal Cloutier of New Baltimore and G. Paul (Jessica) Cloutier of Kansas City, MO, seven grandchildren, Jason and Jared Sanders, Christie (Matthew) Maceri, Joshua (Robyn) and Brandon Cloutier, Garrick and Ainsley Cloutier, five great grandchildren, Jase, Casandra and Jax Sanders, Julia and Isabelle Maceri. Preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Pam Cloutier.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church or St. Joseph's Indian School, 1301 N Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325.


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