Barbara M. M^cSauby

Died January 30, 2015

PESHAWBESTOWN – Barbara Marie M^cSauby, 80, of Peshawbestown, passed away Jan. 30, 2015 at Munson Medical Center.

  Barbara was born on Feb. 10, 1934 in Peshawbestown, the daughter of Enos Joseph and Helen Agnes (Blackman) M^cSawby.  She married Oliver John M^cSauby at St. Alphonsus Church in Grand Rapids.  He preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 1985.

  Barbara’s pride and joy were her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her work.  She worked in Parks & Recreation for the city of Grand Rapids.  She earned a CDL and moved to Road Maintenance.

  Barbara is survived by her children, Jeanette (Bill) Schwandt, John Oliver (Beverly) M^cSauby, James Anthony M^cSauby, Thomas Alan (Mary) M^cSauby, Richard J. M^cSauby, Mary-Jo M^cSauby, and Barbara Hudson; a sister, Mary Anne (Jerry) Roberts; 20 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

  In addition to her husband, Barbara was preceded in death by a son, Michael M^cSauby; siblings, Hazel, D. Lorraine, and A. Homer.

  The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Peshawbestown with a visitation held 2 hours prior to the service.  Rev. John Greene will serve as celebrant.

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Dr. Joseph H. Wyatt
Died January 22, 2015

SUTTONS BAY - Dr. Joseph Herbert Wyatt, 94, of Suttons Bay, passed away Jan. 22, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

   Dr. Wyatt was born on Feb. 20, 1920 in Flora, IL, the son of Herbert and Stella (Peak) Wyatt. On June 24, 1950 in Detroit, he married Maxine Armstrong who survives.

   While it may seem that Dr. Wyatt’s birth date—2-20-20—predestined him to become the respected ophthalmologist he became, he was originally much more interested in athletics and music. A high school sports star, Dr. Wyatt completed two years of pre-med training at Illinois Wesleyan before attending Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri, hoping to become a team trainer. Dr. Wyatt chose instead to focus on eye, ear, nose and throat training beginning in 1946 at the former Los Angeles County Hospital. He returned to Detroit in 1948 and practiced ear, nose and throat for a decade before specializing in only eyes. Ophthalmology became the dearly loved work of his life.

  Founder of the Detroit Osteopathic Ophthalmology Consortium, Dr. Wyatt has been described as a visionary pioneer of osteopathic ophthalmology. In 1961, he began the first ophthalmology-only residency in the osteopathic profession centered in Highland Park, Michigan at the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. Michael Rubin believes that Dr. Wyatt’s work will live forever: “He has left a remarkable legacy, as witnessed by the osteopathic ophthalmologists who are improving the quality of life for countless Americans.”

 In the early 1960’s, Dr. Wyatt and his wife, Maxine, spent two and a half months traveling to 19 countries around the world, where Dr. Wyatt met and taught ophthalmologists. Dr. Wyatt and a friend, A. B. Rizzutti, MD, exhibited their skills in corneal transplant, often in tents set up in rural fields in India and Pakistan, using donor corneas obtained within each country as well as dehydrated corneas.

  Dr. Wyatt was honored with the Special Board of Governors Award by the AOCOO in 1990 and the Distinguished Service Award in 1975 as well as many other accolades in his professional career.

  Upon retirement, Joe divided his time between Singer Island, Florida and Suttons Bay, Michigan and found joy in many things such as a life long commitment to fitness, singing in both church choirs and barbershop groups, volunteering as a nature park tour guide, gardening, and being a wonderful and loving grandfather. He was a member of Wyatt’s Walkers, a group of retired men who walked daily in and around Suttons Bay, as well as a member of several coffee clubs, including the “research” group in Suttons Bay. Joe was diagnosed with macular degeneration in his 70s and amazed all with his ability to find ways to still enjoy passions, such as replacing printed books with talking books. In later years, he enjoyed going on Wednesdays to listen to music at Dick’s Pour House in Lake Leelanau. He loved to laugh. He loved his work. He loved his family and was a loyal friend. Joe Wyatt’s life was, indeed, a life well lived.

  In addition to his loving wife of 64 years, Joseph is survived by his children, Pam (David) Bradshaw, Wendy Wyatt, Stephen Wyatt, and Deb (Neal) Fellows; five grandchildren, Charlie Wyatt, Ben Fellows, Peter Fellows, Austin Fellows, and Olivia Fellows.

   He was preceded in death by his sisters, Harriet Sailor and Mary Gross.

   Family will greet friends from 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay with a Celebration of Joseph’s Life and Sharing Service beginning at 12:30 p.m.  Reverend Doctor Robin Long will facilitate.  A celebration luncheon will follow at the Village Inn in Suttons Bay.

 

  Memorials may be directed to the Talking Book Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 in the name of Joseph H. Wyatt.

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Dennis Lee Weston

Died Jan. 19, 2015

NORTHPORT – Dennis Lee Weston, 65, of Northport, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at his home with his wife by his side.

  Dennis was born July 22, 1949 in Beech Grove, IN, the son of Donald and Francis (Moody) Weston.  On Jan. 1, 1970, in Indianapolis, IN, he married Joyce L. Murray, who survives.

  Dennis enjoyed music, art and gardening.  His passion for alternative energy was in hopes for a cleaner, healthier environment.

  In addition to his loving wife of 45 years, Dennis is survived by his son, Christopher (Ann Williams) Weston; daughter, Amanda (Mike) Weston Killen; four grandchildren, Jacob, Grahm, Weston and Nina; mother, Eilene Weston; and sisters, Donna (Mike) Harrison and Dee Smith.

  He was preceded in death by his father.

  No services are planned locally.

  Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 129 Jefferson Avenue S.E.,

Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
 
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Dale B. Monday Sr.

Died Jan. 24, 2015 

SUTTONS BAY – Dale B. Monday Sr., aka “Grampa Cheezhead”, 83, of Suttons Bay, beloved by his family, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at Munson Medical Center.

  Dale was born on Aug. 16, 1931 in Bakersfield, CA, to Dennis L. and Carolyn P. Monday.  Dale grew up in Bakersfield and loved his native state.  He attended Bakersfield High School and in his teens became an ambulance attendant and also fought brush fires in the surrounding hills.

  Dale honorably and proudly served his country for four years in the United States Air Force.  His final orders brought him to Duluth, MN, where he met and married the former Elaine M. Scharte of Superior, WI.  They raised ten children. 

  Dale was a firefighter with the city of Superior Fire Department and owned Monday’s Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.  He enjoyed motorcycle racing and hillclimbing, snowmobiling, boating, and waterskiing.  For several years he coached his sons in baseball and hockey.  His daughters especially enjoyed their time together while sharing his passions for boating, wildlife and nature.  There were frequent excursions to the Milwaukee Museum of History, the journey was enhanced by stopping at what he called “Histerical Markers” along the way.

   Dale moved to Appleton, WI, where he was general manager, and then owned, Appleton Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.  In Appleton he met and married the former Joan C. Hintze of Appleton.  They were married for 39 years.  In 1984 they moved to Michigan to the Traverse City area, where, Joanie had been a “cottage kid.”  Dale loved the area and especially Grand Traverse Bay where he and Joanie made their home.  Dale was a salesman for Les Hatch car dealership for several years and had many interests.  He was an avid reader and student of Native American cultures.  He enjoyed the study of the Great Lakes shipping and lake boat history.  He collected Great Lakes china, memorabilia, and books for many years.

  Throughout his adult life, Dale was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and was endearingly known to friends and family alike as “Grampa Cheezhead.”  On his 75^th birthday his grandchildren honored him with a memorial brick embedded in a walkway at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.

  Dale is survived by his loving wife, Joanie C. Monday of Suttons Bay; his children, John A. (Annette) Engelman of Green Cove Springs, FL, Susan E. (Larry) Sajec of Bradenton, FL, Dale B. Jr. (Jamie) Monday of Appleton, WI, Dennis L. (Judi) Monday of Appleton, WI, Thomas P. “Todd” Monday of Granby, CO, Julie A. (Bill) Buss of Little Chute, WI, Jill E. (Michael) Kohlwey of Granby, CO, James C. Monday of Appleton, WI, and Jane A. (David) Jacques of Roswell, GA; 32 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; sister, JoAnn Cavin of Elk Grove, CA; several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

  He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis L. Monday in 1937; his mother Carolyn P. Monday Tubbs in 1996; his children’s mother Elaine M. Monday; son, Kenneth E. Engelman Jr; granddaughter, Kathy Engelman; sister, Pauline V. Utt; brothers in law, Alfred “Jiggs” Utt, Arthur J. Scharte; nephew, Guy Utt; and friend and mentor, Raymond A. Decker.

  The family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. S. Lee Warnaar, VA Nurse Practitioner, Kim Lefler, Munson Medical Center, Munson Home Healthcare and Private Duty.

  Dale was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.  He was gregarious and entertaining, often telling humorous stories about his life.  We will miss you and you will be forever in our hearts.  We are so glad we were part of "The Dance…Your Dance."

 A memorial tribute will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay, with visitation with the family held from 1 to 3 p.m., and a memorial tribute will follow beginning at 3 p.m.

  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Suttons Bay Area Library, P.O. Box 340, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.

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Elizabeth H. Hall

Died January 18, 2015

CEDAR – Elizabeth Hart Hall, 93, of Cedar, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Northport Highlands.

Elizabeth, the adopted daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Penney) Hart, Birmingham, was born... on January 4, 1922 in Detroit. On November 29, 1947 in Birmingham, she married Robert T. Hall who preceded her in death on January 17, 1997. Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Hart Craig.

A graduate of Monticello School in Appleton, Wisconsin, she earned a B.A. in elementary education at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Elizabeth was a stewardess for Chicago and Southern Airlines, which later was acquired by Delta Airlines. She was an elementary school teacher in Birmingham, MI, for two years, and then raised two children. 

She wrote and published A Workbook for Lefthanded Needlepointers, did extensive volunteer work for the American Red Cross and owned an antique store in Clarkston.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Mary “Molly” (Paul) Prokop of New Orleans, LA, and Robert “Tom” Hall of Northport; two grandchildren, Emily Edmonds and Robert Prokop; and five great-grandchildren, Zachary Israel, Elizabeth Prokop, Kaitlyn Prokop, Katie Edmonds, and Carlie Edmonds.

Graveside services will be held this summer at Leelanau Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Northport Highlands Staff Fund for the benefit of those who cared for Elizabeth in her finals days, 215 S. High St., Northport, MI 49670.

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Mary Jane T. Rakocy

Died Jan. 7, 2015

 

SUTTONS BAY - Mary Jane T. Rakocy, 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 at Tendercare of Leelanau, Suttons Bay, MI.

 

Born March 1, 1919 in Detroit, she was the beloved daughter of the late Matthew and Clara (Larkins) Krausman and the beloved wife of the late Leonard Rakocy.

 

Mary Jane was a long-time resident of Novi, Michigan.  She loved to be around her family.  Her frank honesty about herself was a source of endless entertainment at the dinner table.  She adored and was adored by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all.

 

Mary Jane is survived by her children, Judy Rakocy of White Lake Twp, Janet Albers (James) of Ann Arbor, and John Rakocy (Diane) of Winnetka, IL ; 7 grandchildren, Jeff Albers (Alison) of Boston MA, Matt Albers (Alyssa) of Grand Rapids MI, Katherine Abraham (Craig) of Chicago IL, and Beth Carey (James) of Ann Arbor MI, Robert Rakocy of New York City, Ryan Rakocy of Chicago, IL, and Rachel Rakocy of Winnetka, IL and 11 great-grandchildren.

 

In addition to her husband, Leonard, Mary Jane is preceded in death by her siblings, Harvey Krausman, Muriel Krausman, and Katherine Moxlow.

 

The family would like to thank the many friends in Ann Arbor and Northport who visited Mary Jane the past several years and made her feel so special. We especially want to acknowledge the staff at Tendercare in Suttons Bay and Hospice of Michigan for their loving support.

 

Private family services will be held at a later date at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI.

 

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Michigan, 989 Spaulding SE, Ada, MI 49301

 

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Charles W. Sedlacek

Died Jan. 11, 2015

TRAVERSE CITY – Charles Willard Sedlacek, 81, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at Munson Medical Center after an extended illness.

Charles was born Oct. 6, 1933, in Leland, the son of Wencil and Emma (Houdek) Sedlacek of Leland.  In 1986, in Lake Leelanau, he married Vonda Smith who survives.

Chuck graduated from Leland High School in 1952 and joined the Air Force shortly thereafter obtained the rank of Crew Chief.  Upon returning home he married Alice Robinson and together they had one son Charles Sedlacek, Jr.  He was an avid baseball player for thirty years at Leland and caught as many as three games in one day.  He later coached girls’ softball.  He loved to play cards, pool, shuffle board, polish Petoskey stones, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Chuck wore many hats: he owned his own gas station (where the Early Bird in Leland is now), he was Leland Assistant Harbor Master under Pete Carlson, Leland Harbor Master for several years, heavy equipment operator for Little Finger Excavating, and Northport Harbor Master for four years before retiring, and also ran and lit up the firework shows for both Leland and Northport.  Chuck and his wife moved to Traverse City four years ago to live at Glen Eagle Retirement Community.

In addition to his wife of 29 years, Vonda, Chuck is survived by his son, Charles Sedlacek, Jr.; step children, Troy (Penny) Belanger, Tanya (Mark) LaMont of Traverse City; grandchildren, Arianna Belanger, and Caleb, Jordan, and Jared LaMont; sister, Anne (Edward) Kalchik of Northport, brother, Anthony (Fay) Sedlacek of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth, a brother and sister in law, Wencil (Mazie) Sedlacek; and sister-in-laws, Thena Nagel, and Inez (Owen) Smith.

A gathering will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. with the memorial service starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Glen Eagle, 3950 Sumac Dr., Traverse City.  Burial will take place at later date at Kittle Cemetery, Mio.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Charles’ family and/or Cherryland Humane Society, and/or to Glen Eagle Activities Fund.

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Deanna I. Galla

Died January 9, 2015

TRAVERSE CITY – Deanna Irene Galla, 74, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at her home.

  Deanna was born Nov. 13, 1940, in Traverse City, the daughter of Victor and Elizabeth (Wilson) Wolcott.  In 1986 in Traverse City she married George Galla who preceded her in death in Sept. 1995.

  Deanna was a fabulous baker and candy maker and she truly loved cooking for her family and friends.  She adored her cats and her birds.

  Deanna is survived by her daughter, Sidonia Stern; sisters, Sara Baynton and Genieva King; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

  In addition to her husband, George, she was preceded in death by a son, Victor “Tuff” Eshleman in 1997.

  A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Deanna’s memory be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686.

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  Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

 

Helen R. Coil

Died Jan. 12, 2015

TRAVERSE CITY – Helen Rosella Phlipot Renollet Coil, 95, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  May we celebrate a life lived well and a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt well loved.
  Helen was born on December 9, 1919 in Paulding, Ohio the daughter of Raymond and Marie (Kummerant) Phlipot.
  Helen lost her birth mother at the age of 4. Living on the family farm with her father and brother Lawrence and sister Christine was a memorable time in Helen’s life.  She was always thankful for growing up in a Catholic family with Christian teachings and starting and ending each day in prayer. A special time in Helen’s life was spending time with her Aunt Laura in Centerville Michigan.
  Helen’s father Raymond remarried in 1928 to Hazel Copsey and they started their new life together. Lawrence, Helen and Christine were blessed with 8 new siblings to love and cherish along with the helping hand of her Aunt Pearl.  (Hazel’s sister)
  Helen met her future husband Daniel Calvin Renollet in 1939. Daniel was drafted in 1941 and they married in January 1942. While Daniel was serving his country, Helen worked at General Electric until his return in 1945. They resided in Fort Wayne, Indiana, raising their 5 children until Daniel’s untimely death to polio in 1950.
  In 1952, Helen met Curtis E. Coil. They married in 1954 with Curtis Junior joining the family.  In 1954, Curtis and Helen moved to Traverse City.  In 1956 Curt and Helen started Front Street Body Shop and in 1958 relocated the business next to the old sale barns livestock yard; thus the name Sales Barns Body and Radiator (now Superior Collision).
  Helen and Curt had 4 more children.  Helen’s life was filled with the love of her family and the church family at Immaculate Conception where she has been a member of the congregation since 1954. Helen and Curt shared their love of music, dancing and traveling.  Curtis preceded her in death in 2000.
  May she rest in peace with her life’s work well done, may God’s perpetual light shine upon her and her light shine upon the family she so loved.
  Helen is survived by her children, Linda (George) Hoffmeister, Daniel (Elaine) Renollet, Janice Chapman, Helen Renollet, James (Sandy) Coil, Cindy (Pierre) Odum, Pam Ruthenberg, Michael (Christine) Coil, step-daughter Martha (Michael) Scalf, 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, her brother Harold, and her sisters Laura and Dorothy; additionally, many nieces and nephews will remember her kindness, as will many friends.
  She was preceded in death by husbands Daniel Renollet and Curtis Coil, her beautiful daughter Connie Renollet, stepson Curtis Coil Jr. parents, brothers and sisters.
  A  rosary for family and friends will be held at 7 p.m., today, Jan. 15 at the Immaculate Conception Church of Traverse City.  The funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Jan.16 also at the church with the family greeting friends one hour prior.  Burial will be at Oakwood Catholic Cemetery at a later date.  Father Anthony Citro will serve as celebrant.    
  Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Church, 720 Second St., Traverse City, MI 49684 and/or Immaculate Conception food pantry.
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  Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.

 



Thomas N. Sardelis

Died Jan. 4, 2015

NORTHPORT, MI - Thomas Nicholas Sardelis, 75, of Perrysburg, OH and Northport, MI passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 in Suttons Bay, MI.

Tom was born May 16, 1939 in Detroit, the son of Nicholas P. Sardelis and Patricia O’Hairia. 

Tom served in the U.S. Army for two years and received an honorable discharge.

He met his wife, Betty, at the University of Michigan, where he became a radiologist. 

He began practicing radiology in Saginaw, MI before joining the Toledo Radiological Associates (TRA) where he worked for 22 years.  At TRA he rose to the position of President. 

In addition to practicing medicine, Tom was an artist, inspired by literature.   He enjoyed drawing, painting, and creating wood sculptures. His love of Shakespeare was shared with his wife Betty and they both were avid opera enthusiasts. They shared a love of art, poetry, University of Michigan football and travel. Tom's deep appreciation for natural beauty and a life unencumbered by technology was never more evident than in the rustic simplicity of their summer home on the Leelanau Peninsula.

In addition to his wife of 54 years, Betty, Tom is survived by his children, Thomas (Christina) Sardelis and Annabella (David Miller) Miller-Sardelis; five grandchildren; a brother, Nick (Cathy Bowles) Sardelis; a sister, Gloria Sardelis; and two half-sisters, Joanne and Mary.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave., (between Secor and Douglas Roads) in Toledo, OH.  The funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  Burial will be held in the spring at Leelanau Twp. Cemetery, Northport, MI.

Gifts to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research would be appreciated or flowers.  https://www.michaeljfox.org/

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Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay and Ansberg-West Funeral Directors of Toledo, Ohio.



 

Robert Lee Walter

Died Jan. 4, 2015

SUTTONS BAY — Robert Lee Walter, 82, third generation farmer and lifetime resident  of Suttons Bay, passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, surrounded by his children.

Bob, as everyone knew him, was born on Jan. 16, 1932 on the homestead farm to the late Frederick Walter Sr. and Evelyn (Schaub) Walter.

Bob worked at Frigid Foods fruit processing plant as a teen where he met the love of his life, Esther.  He also worked in Lansing at a car plant for a time.  He was drafted into the Army in 1951, trained in El Paso, and was stationed in Mannheim, Germany during the Korean War.  Upon his return in 1954, Bob married the former Esther Lemaster and they resided in the Suttons Bay area.

Bob and Esther built the Walter Motel, which Esther ran while Bob worked at Purvis Bros. for 20 years.  They had the opportunity to purchase the Ed Dumas farm and proceeded to move their 3 children to the cherry farm, which they farmed for the next 4 years.  They then had the chance to purchase the homestead cherry farm from his older brother, Fred, and moved there in 1983, which they also farmed for the next 15 years.

Bob was a lifelong member of the VFW Little Finger Post 7731.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He took many trips to Wyoming, S. Dakota for prairie dog hunting, and Canada.  He was the last founding member of the 8-Ball Club in Curtis, MI, where he made countless trips over the Mighty Mac Bridge, (and before the bridge by ferry), for 50 years, hunting rabbits and deer while spending time with his closest friends.  If you ever shared an afternoon with him listening to the dogs bringing the rabbit around or shared a lunch with him out in the “Deer Woods” then you were a close friend of Bob’s.  He always enjoyed the simpler things in life – the outdoors, time with his grandsons and family, and a good dog that would hunt.

Bob is survived by his children, Doris Walter and Matthew (Shelly) Walter; grandchildren, Luke Walter and Rob Walter; brother, Tom (Linda) Walter; sisters, Bernice Gustin and Pat (Bob) Forton.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Esther; son, Mark; and infant daughter, Dorothy; siblings, Johanna (Ben) Neimann, Fred (Winnie) Walter, Joseph Walter, Betty (John) Fatura, Sylvester “Bess” (Margaret) Walter, Mary (Ray) Moldenhauer, and Ralph (Leona) Walter; and brother-in-law, Fred Gustin.

A gathering will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, with the rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m., at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, at St. Michael’s Church of Suttons Bay.  Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Father Leonard Paul will serve as celebrant.

Memorials may be directed to St. Michael’s Church, P.O. Box 9, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 and/or to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684.

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