Martin Mayer's Obituary
Martin “Marty” Stephen Mayer, age 59, of West Olive passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 21, 2005, at a Muskegon hospital. Born May 12, 1946, to John and Elizabeth (Snyder) Mayer in Remus, Mich., he married Alice Ann Volovlek April 30, 1966 in Grand Haven.
A lifelong area resident, Marty retired from Morgan Manufacturing of Grand Rapids July 29, 2005. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and a former usher; a member of the Knights of Columbus; and treasurer of the Slovenian Farmer’s Club. Marty enjoyed card games and he bowled on many area bowling leagues.
Marty is survived by his wife Alice of 39 years; 8 sisters: Caroline Grandville, Phoenix, AZ; Margaret Simon, Mecosta; Mary Ellen (Donald) Blough, Mecosta; Agnes (Thomas) Barker, Wyoming, MI; Dorothy (Ron) Hart, Mecosta; Rosemary (Zane) Rice, Cedar Springs; Joanne (Phil) Lundie, Mecosta; Shirley (Rick) Denslow, Remus; 9 brothers: Robert (Iris) of Sheridan; Michael (Edith) of Brighton; Gerald (Kathy) of Owosso; Arnold (Joyce) of Evart; Donald (Linda) of Remus; Rich (Kathy) of Grand Haven; John Jr. (Julie) of Remus; Earl of Mecosta; Eugene (Dawn) of Midland; numerous nieces and nephews. His sister, Barbara Yanez, and parents preceded him in death.
A funeral liturgy for Martin S. Mayer will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Rev. William Langlois as celebrant. Friends may meet the family 5-8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m., Thursday at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven; and at church Friday one hour prior to the service from 9 until 10 a.m. Interment will be in Historic Cemetery, Grand Haven. Memorials to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com
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