Rachel A. Marcotte

Rachel A. Marcotte, 80 of Wolverine, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born on May 16, 1944, in Grayling, she was the daughter of Herman and Bertha (Body) Leese. Rachel grew up in Wolverine where she met her future husband, William H. Marcotte. Rachel and Bill were married in the Naval Training Center Chapel in Millington, TN on October 16, 1960.

Rachel was a proud Navy wife. She and Bill had six children, and the family moved extensively around the United States to his many duty assignments during his 20-year career in the U.S. Navy. 

After Bill retired in 1981, they lived in Washington and Colorado before moving home to Wolverine in 1997. Over the years, Rachel worked as a nurse aide in several locations, and also at IBM in Boulder, Colorado.

During their retirement years together, they enjoyed traveling to Pensacola, FL, Moncks Corner, SC, and Brunswick, GA.

In her spare time, she enjoyed family gatherings, playing Yahtzee and other games, and doing crossword puzzles.

Rachel is survived by Bill, her husband of 64 years; her children, Robert Marcotte of Petoskey, Lori (Jackie) Yeargin of Wolverine, Paul (Kimberly) Marcotte of Hiwassee, VA, Allen Marcotte of Wolverine, Michael (Jaylene) Marcotte of Gaylord, and Lisa Bails of Monroe; ten grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a brother, Charles; sisters, Wilma, Gwendolyn, and Carrie; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Kevin Yeargin; two sisters; and two brothers.

At this time, her family will remember her privately and a celebration of her life will be held later. Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society at www.nmcrs.org./donate

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