Keith B. Martin's Obituary
Mr. Keith B. Martin, age 70, passed away Thursday morning, November 24, 2011. He was born March 3, 1941 in Mesick, MI to Edward and Mary (Heath) Martin. Keith was a graduate of Muskegon High School and was in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Germany. For 21 years he drove beer trucks for Niff Beverage and Grabow Distributing. For the past 20 years he has been employed with the Winzer Corporation as a salesman. Keith was a member of the Muskegon Eagles and the Pulaski Lodge. He was also an avid golfer. But most of all, he adored his grandchildren. On July 29, 1967 he married the former Mary R. Pienela in Muskegon and she survives him along with their daughter, Katherine (Sidney) Atkin of Brighton, MI; 2 grandchildren, Tyler and Bailey Atkin; 2 sisters, Elaine Reigler of Florida, Linda Martin of Muskegon; brother-in-law, John (Gwen) Pienela of Florida; several nieces and nephews; and 2 cousins, Cheryl (Steven) Graves, Alfred (Mary) Sheldon. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond Martin; and brother-in-law, Tom Reigler. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, December 1, 2011 at
The Lee Chapel
6291 S. Harvey St.
(231) 798-1100
with Rev. Gerald Hagans officiating. VISITATION with the family will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday and one hour prior to the service Thursday morning. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Harbor Hospice. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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