Birth date: Feb 21, 1942 Death date: Apr 20, 2016
Martin Carl Strang, age 74, of West Olive passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at home. He was born February 21, 1942, in Big Rapids, to Versil Verden and Edith Elsie (Martin) Strang. Marty served his country in the Army Nation Read Obituary
Marty, we had such good times at Sandy Point with the Murphy’s and later going to model train shows. I really miss you and your wit! Rest In Peace, dear Marty, in the Hands of our Loving Father! Oh...leave a bright railroad lantern on for the Rest of us, please!
See you on the Ither Side! Your Old Friend, Jim Bidol
I just came across Marty's obituary and I am very saddened to learn of his passing. I hadn't seen him in years but remember what a nice, kind and thoughtful person he was. He was good to my son and me and helped us many times. He always said "pay me back by putting a plate of food in front of me" which I always did. We had many dinners with Marty and I will remember him always. My sincere condolences to his family on the loss of Marty. Eileen M.
Many fond memories of Marty during our years at Hope College. Our beautiful campus is his legacy. And he was one heck-of-a snowplower :):)
Tom Renner
We regret that we will not be able to attend Marty's tribute on Sunday. We would like to see Rich and meet his family. We have good memories of Marty and especially his love of trains. We received a Christmas Card every year with a train on it but better yet we received telephone calls from Marty at Christmas time. This past year when he called he was excited with his time at the museum and hoped that we could get over there to see what he was talking about this summer. We are sorry we didn't get there for him either. Marty and Gordon had a lot in common with their love of plants and landscapes.
I have many memories of my cousin, Marty. We grew up in the same town and lived only a few blocks away from one another so we had many family moments. I had the chance to have lunch and visit with Marty a couple years ago when we were in Michigan. It was good to see him and hear about his life. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Paul and Karen Troupe, Vancouver, WA.
Marty has been a part of our family for so many years. I am going to miss his drop in visits. It was always so nice to catch up with him. Marty was a cookie monster...he never missed a year buying Girl Scout Cookies from my granddaughter. I know that when I think of him I will never forget the sound of his laugh or his Donald Duck impression. Gone too soon!
I met Marty shortly after moving to West Olive the summer of 2010. He became a dear friend and helped me out numerous times while I was going through difficult times. I moved out of state last summer, and we continued to stay in touch. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful, kind person, and I will miss him very much.
Marty and I were in High School together--I was Barbara Freeland then---he was always so much fun to be around---always with a laugh and a smile---I remember when he met my granddaughter, Lauren and talked to her like Donald Duck. When she got a little older, somehow she remembered and can sound just like him. Every time she does it, I think,fondly,of Marty. Rest in peace my friend
