Alfred Michaud

February 12, 1968 - February 12, 2014

Alfred "Fred" Michaud, 46, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2014 at his home. Fred was born July 8, 1967 in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of the late Alfred Sr. and Violet (Braswell) Michaud. He married the "love of his life", Athena Nelson from Ishpeming on March 3, 2010 in Gatlinburg, TN. The couple moved to Crystal Falls in 2012. Fred lived life on his terms. He loved fast cars, motorcycles, big trucks, and good friends. He was a generous soul and a fantastic cook. Fred's motto was there is always a lesson in everything. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents. Fred is survived by his wife, Athena; stepchildren, Taryn Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, and Holly Rogers all of Crystal Falls; Daughters Amanda and Abby Michaud of St. Louis, MO; sisters, Ruth Anderson of Crystal Falls, Kathleen Shannon of Missouri, Anita (Kenny) Renaud of Missouri; granddaughter Bella of St Louis, several close cousins, and nieces and nephews. A celebration of Fred's life will be held in the spring and will be announced. Condolences to the family of Alfred "Fred" Michaud may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements