Milton LaDoux Jr., age 81, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his home under the loving care of his family & Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Milton Eugene was born December 29, 1941, in White Earth, MN, the son of Milton and Bernice (Blue) LaDoux.  Growing up, he attended school in Detroit Lakes, MN, and then entered the workforce.  As a young man, Milton was drafted into the United States Army.  Following an honorable discharge, Milton made his home in St. Paul, MN, where he met Linda Herzberg.  They were united in marriage in March of 1971 and blessed with two sons, Geno and Chris.  They made their home in St. Paul until 1976 when the family moved to Cottage Grove, MN.  Over the years, Milton worked in a factory setting including 20 years for RockTenn Paper Mill before retiring.  Linda passed away in 2015 and Milton decided to move back home to the White Earth Reservation in March of 2016.  He later met Nancy Nelson and they were married in September of 2018.  Nancy and Milton have since made their home together in Mahnomen.

Easy-going, friendly, and social are all words that could describe Milton.  He truly enjoyed being with family and friends.  He was known to strike up conversations with strangers and part ways as friends.  Milton was a proud member of the White Earth Honor Guard, diligently serving when he was able.  In his down time, he liked watching sports, especially the Minnesota Timberwolves and Vikings.  Above all, he had a great love for his family and close behind was his love for Walleye fishing.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Milton is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Geno (Carrie) LaDoux and Chris LaDoux; two grandchildren, Cameron LaDoux Sr. and Corey Polstein; two great-grandchildren, Cameron Jr. and Chayton; two brothers, Conrad (Pauline) LaDoux Sr. and Richard LaDoux; two sisters, Jan St. Clair and Denise (Bernard) Deichert; sisters-in-law, Tammie LaDoux and Gladys Blue; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Linda; two brothers, Bernard Blue and Steven LaDoux; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Holly (Lee) Valiant and Sharon (Raymond "Smokey") Sandberg and two infant sisters.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Mahnomen, MN.