Sergeant First Class Brent J. Lantagne was born August 4, 1970 in Escanaba, the son of Bill Lantagne and Jan Lavigne. Brent was a 1989 graduate of Bark River High School. At the age of 17, Brent enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard, beginning his career with Company C., 107th Engineer Battalion of Gladstone. Brent went on to excel, throughout the years, in firearm weapons training and was currently instructing and training military troops with small arms, at various locations throughout the United States. During Brent's twenty plus year enlistment, he received medals of commendation which included; the Meritorious Service Award, Governors 20, marksmanship and firearms commendations and numerous Army Achievement Awards. Brent was united in marriage to Jennifer Overgaard on January 22, 1994 in Livonia, MI. He returned to the Escanaba area with his wife following their marriage to start their life and raise their family. Brent worked for several years as a barber and eventually became the owner and operator of "Brent's Barbershop", in the downtown district of Escanaba. Brent was a member of the Escanaba Elks Lodge #354 and the American Legion. He was the past Master of the Delta Lodge #195 F&AM (Free & Accepted Masons) He enjoyed playing his guitar with various local bands, hunting and competitive shooting where he earned various trophies, medals and awards. He was also a member of the airport and parks boards. Brent was a family man who enjoyed spending quality time with his wife and children. He was also a beloved son, grandson and brother. Brent died unexpectedly due to the result of an automobile accident on Hwy 41 in Marinette County, Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; a daughter, Ashley; son, Nicholas both of Escanaba; father, Bill (Sally) Lantagne of Perronville; mother, Jan Lavigne of Escanaba; brother, Todd Lantagne of Ontario, CA; his paternal grandmother, Violet Lantagne of Bark River; step-brothers, Jeremy (Sarah) Lambert of Phoenix, AZ and Jay Lambert (Lisa Raygo) of Escanaba; mother and father-in-law, Thomas and Nancy Overgaard of Tecumseh, MI; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Brent was preceded in death by: His paternal grandfather, William Lantagne; His maternal grandparents, Alfred and Norma Lavigne and an Uncle, Paul "P.D." Lantagne.