‘Lake Butte Des Morts’
I know right where that lake is, and I even know how to pronounce it correctly, LOL! Glad he got off the lake in time; it’s named that for a reason!
For Freepers struggling with this:
http://www.misspronouncer.com/
My ancestors made their living on the big ships of the Great Lakes.they were sailors coal, ore men and captains of ferries. Interesting history in that part of the world.