Joshua J. Rottier, age 36, of Fremont, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, at his home following a long fight with cancer. Joshua was born on April 6, 1973, in Fremont, to Louis Rottier and Jackie (Jerome) Howard. Joshua worked at Nestle Corporation in Fremont as a Thermal Processing Coordinator. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #1555 in Fremont, member of UFCW Local 530, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, enjoyed customizing his cars, and off-roading with his friends. Joshua is survived by his son, Billy Rottier of Muskegon; mother, Jackie (Robert) Howard of Nahma, Michigan; father, Louis Rottier of Fremont; sister, Jaye (Brent) Russell of Fremont; half sister, Louisa Rottier; step-brother and step-sister Troy Howard and Traci Bosch; grandmother, LaVinna Rottier; nephew and nieces, Kaven, Keera, and Kenzi Russell, several aunts and uncles, and many special friends. Services will be held at 3 PM, on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the Fremont Wesleyan Church. Visitation will be at the Wesleyan Church from 1 3 PM prior to the service. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial friends are asked to consider the Joshua Rottier Trust Fund for his son Billy. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Click here to send a condolence for the Joshua Rottier Family on-line Josh has been a wonderful friend for so many years; he will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to Billy, the family and to "the guys." Heather Wiersema Posted 3/17/2010 A human life is a story told by God. ~Hans Christian Andersen With our deepest sympathy. Tom, Heike & Emily Gearhart Posted 3/17/2010 Our heartfelt sympathy to the family. Our prayers go out to you during such a sad time. John & Marcy Griffes Posted 3/18/2010 We will all miss Josh! He was such an amazing person! We will always remember him. Kari Burkle Posted 3/18/2010 Josh was a wondeerful young man and we so enjoyed our visits together. I'm sure he will be missed by many..... Our hearts go out to each and everyone of you. In sympathy & friendship, Don & Suzanne Pomeroy Posted 3/18/2010 To Louie and Jackie and family, Our love and prayers are sent to you. Linda Griffes and family Posted 3/18/2010 My heart goes out to each of you. I pray that you experience Gods peace & love through this difficult time. Carla McCastle Posted 3/18/2010 DEAR JOSHS FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. HANG ON TO THE PRECIOUS MEMORIES THEY WILL GET YOU THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES. JUDIE REINEKE Posted 3/18/2010 Jaye and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God bless you and strengthen you today and in the days ahead. Doug Blamer Posted 3/18/2010 Jackie and Lou, We are so sorry for your loss. John & Bonnie Woodring Posted 3/19/2010 It is with great sadness I learned of Joshs passing. What a warrior he has been. Please know you are in my thoughts and have my deepest sympathy. Judy Nadeau-Zerr Posted 3/19/2010 We were so sorry to learn of Joshs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. In time the pain of loss will become tolerable and you will be able to recall the joy Josh brought to all the lives he touched. May God bless you and be with you. Bob and Martha Tambini Posted 3/22/2010 I just learned of Joshuas illness and passing. I am very, very sorry to hear about it and even sorrier that I didnt hear about it in time for the funeral. Joshua was a good friend of mine growing up and we spent many hours together as children at each others homes. We always liked getting Joshs trampoline out in the summer and riding his snowmobile in the winter. Back then, our days were filled with fun and laughter. That is the essence of the Joshua I remember: fun and full of laughter. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. May God be with him and your family. Scott Sherman Posted 3/22/2010 Dear Jackie, Louis and Jaye and families, We were so shocked to read Josh's obiturary as we had lost touch all these years. We remember Josh as an adorable preschooler when we moved into the Lakeland/Sumac neighborhood in 1977; such a long time ago. We are so sorry to hear about his long battle with cancer at such a young age and we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as well as Josh's son, Billy, as you continue life's journey without his physical presence. We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Gary & Gloria Switzer & Lynne Switzer Sherk Posted 3/23/2010 Dear Jackie and Bob: So sorry to hear of your loss--just know that you are in our thoughts and have our sincerest sympathy. Gail and Greg Wise Posted 3/24/2010 LaVinna, Louie, Jaye & Jackie Josh was a great man with a lot of spirit. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God Bless you and your family Alicia Moe (Lake Tahoe, NV) Posted 4/1/2010