Obituary of James Littrup

Funeral services for James Littrup, 73, of Gilbert, will be private. Woodridge Funeral Home is assisting the family. James Littrup passed away February 25, 2024. Born in Monroe, Michigan, he was a son of the late Vagn and Maria Littrup. James was a graduate of Essexville-Garber High School in Michigan, and enjoyed football, swimming and gambling. He was employed by Borman’s as a warehouse employee. He was a hardworking, loving husband, dedicated father, grandfather and brother who will be missed by all who knew him. 

James is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Nickolette Littrup; daughters, Megan Dean of Howell Michigan, Katrina Lorey of Lexington; grandchildren, Celeste Littrup, Chase Lorey, Xavier Dean, Xander Dean, Conner Dean, Carah Lorey, Wyatt Dean; sister, Grethe Davis of Florida; brother, Erick Littrup (Diane) of Tennessee; sister, Ellen Siler of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Vaughn Littrup (Jan) of Florida. In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by his grandson, Nicholas James Lorey. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. 

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