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Fred Elton Dubois

February 19, 1948 — August 23, 2024

Fred Elton Dubois

Fred DuBois, 76, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant. Fred was born on February 19, 1948, in Lansing, MI, son of the late Elton and Delphine (Voge) DuBois.  He started to work for Central Michigan University as a custodian.  After 28 years, he retired in 2003.  On May 4, 1993, he married the love of his life, Carolyn "Rose" Goffnett, in Mt. Pleasant.   Fred was an immaculate man, he paid attention to detail.  He enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre.  Fred loved Christmas and appreciated the decorations inside and outside his house.  He devoted his life to Rose and the rest of his family.  He will be missed by so many.  Fred is survived by his wife, Carolyn "Rose"; children, Elton (Amanda) DuBois of St. Louis, Delphine (Jamey) Howe of Alma, Donna Kandairs of Lake Isabella, Don (Tina) Zuker of Mt. Pleasant, Robert Zuker of Rosebush, Angela (Josh) Reihl of Mt. Pleasant and Bernadine (Jim) McDaniels of Weidman; grandchildren, Jacob, Josh, Zacharia, Justin, Aaron, Heather, Zachary, Western, Addison, Sydney, Kaylee, Mason, Hannah, Peyton, Summer, Jim, Curtis and Reece; and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by both parents; son, Frank DuBois; and brothers, Justin and Don DuBois.  A Funeral Mass for Fred will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Matthew Gembrowski as celebrant.  The family will receive friends at Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-7:00 p.m. with the Vigil beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation continues at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to Mass.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  A luncheon will follow at Lincoln Reception Center (attached to the Charles R Lux Family Funeral Home).  Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners.  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.

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Visitation

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2300 S LINCOLN RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858

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Visitation

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am

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Funeral Mass

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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