Loren Aslakson, age 70, passed away at his home on August 30, 2025, after a very ugly fight with cancer. Loren was born on August 23, 1955, in Muskegon, Mich., to Walter and Myrtle (Anderson) Aslakson.
Loren graduated from Holton High School in 1973. From there Loren was employed at Brunswick in Muskegon until his retirement in 2020, where he held the title of project engineer. That position created the advantages of travel. His most pleasurable one being a trip to Finland.
When not at work, Loren enjoyed hunting, listening to Blue Lake Public Radio jazz, golf and gardening. Loren was also quite gifted in his talents of woodworking. If he drew your name at Christmas, you would receive the most beautiful wooden handcrafted jewelry box. He was also a great source of information and trivia. He also enjoyed watching the Detroit Lions.
Loren was a very smart, funny and kind man. He was also a trickster. One year for Christmas he gave all of his nieces and nephews metal whistles. Towards the end of Loren's life, he was gracious towards all of his visitors and medical staff. He never complained of pain, with the exception of his "OW's."
Loren is survived by his loving sisters, Lorna (Michael) Glassner of Holton, Mich., and Shirley Rork of Hesperia, Mich.; and his devoted brothers, Scott (Barb) Aslakson of Hesperia, Mich., Garth (Jean) Aslakson of Cadillac, Mich., Steve (Kathy) Aslakson of New Era, Mich., Brian (Robin) Aslakson of Ludington, Mich., and Delos (Colleen) Aslakson of Hesperia, Mich.. Loren will also be remembered by his golfing buddies, Bucky Swenson and Nick Swenson, and his very good friend of 50+ years, Ron Nichols. Loren was preceded in death by his parents, Walter C. Aslakson and Myrtle I. Aslakson, his brother, Keith B. Aslakson and his good friend, Loren Dobe.
A funeral service honoring Loren's life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Crandell Funeral Homes Inc., located in Fremont, Mich. Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home, preceding the service. Loren will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Holton, Mich., with a graveside service at 12:30 p.m.
Arrangements have been graciously provided by Crandell Funeral Home of Fremont. As we come together to celebrate Loren's life, we hold dear the memories he leaves behind, comforted by the legacy of love and kindness he imparted upon all who knew him.
