Anthony LaGue Sr., age 64, of Waubun, MN, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home.

Anthony Ray LaGue, the son of Alvin and Frieda (Keezer) LaGue, was born on January 16, 1957, in White Earth, MN.  He spent his life living in the Big Elbow Lake Village area, east of Waubun.  Over the years, Tony worked various jobs. He enjoyed working outdoors and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, ricing, leeching, logging, and trapping. He also was a journeyman carpenter and worked construction, drove logging truck, beet truck, and was employed with the Shooting Star Casino.  On November 2, 1982, Tony was united in marriage to Lorna Wichern.  During their marriage, the couple was blessed with two children, Ann and Anthony Jr.  They later divorced and Tony met Marcie Pope.   Tony and Marcie married and welcomed children, Donny and Sarah.  Tony also had a close relationship with Jason Fagre, Angela and Kevin Soyring whom he loved like children.  Tony treasured his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He especially looked forward to having coffee with his brother, Gary Sr. every morning. Tony had the best sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh with his jokes, stories, teasing and pranks.  He was loved by many and always had a large number of visitors that he welcomed into his home and could visit for hours. He was known as "Uncle Tony" not only to his nieces and nephews, but also to so many special friends and relatives.

Tony is survived by his children: Ann (Bob Chastek) LaGue, Anthony "Buddy" (Chelsea) LaGue Jr. of Ogema, MN, Donny (Emerald Spencer) LaGue of Mahnomen, and Sarah (Jason) Spencer of Mahnomen; son at heart, Jason Fagre; one brother, Gary LaGue Sr. of Elbow Lake Village; two sisters, Carol LaGue of Elbow Lake Village, and Judith (Darell) Conklin of Mahnomen; 13 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dale; and his granddaughter, Josie LaGue.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 25, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Assembly of God Church, White Earth, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held in the Vernon Anderson Memorial Cemetery in the spring.

Following all Covid-19 safety protocols, social distancing will be practiced, and all must wear a mask to participate.