Dennis Vincent Kequom Ii

Dennis Vincent Kequom II, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Andahwod Senior Center. His passing came 2 hours and 20 minutes after the passing of his mother, Cynthia Floyd, in the same room. Vince was born October 14, 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, son of Dennis Vincent and Cynthia (Fisher) Kequom. His marriage to Esther Chamberlain was blessed with two children, Dennis "Vinnie" Kequom III and Dana Lynn Kequom. After graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School, he worked as a roofer. He spent the next 32 years at Dow Chemical, retiring as a fabricator. He married Marie Wheaton on May 23, 1981, in Isabella County, Michigan. Vince was a thrill seeker. He enjoyed time on his motorcycles and often visited Cedar Point. Some of his favorite pastimes were collecting guns, knives, and archery bows, playing billiards, golfing, fishing, and hunting. When his children were younger, he loved to take them camping all over Michigan.  Vince was an incredible and devoted father. He and Marie traveled on the motorcycles to Sturgis SD, the Bike Run at the Gathering of the Nations in New Mexico, and made frequent trips to the Upper Peninsula. More than anything, he enjoyed the peace and quiet of sitting in front of his garage in the company of his dogs and cell phone. Vince served two terms as the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Chief and was a proud member. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie; two children, Dennis "Vinnie" (Tonia) Kequom of Mt. Pleasant, Dana Lynn (Chip) Neyome of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Skyler, Tina, Kobun, Hunter, Caleb, Andrew, and Emmett; extended family; and faithful canines, Sophie and Bo Jangles. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Kequom; mother Cynthia Floyd (by a few hours); step father, Marvel Floyd; granddaughter, Autumn Neyome. His funeral and mother's funeral will be celebrated together at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home with Alice Jo Ricketts officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and one hour before the service on Wednesday. A luncheon will follow in Lincoln Reception Center (attached to the funeral home). Memorial contributions may be made to Dalis to the Rescue or Humane Animal Treatment Center (HATS). Envelopes are available at the funeral home.  To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.