Michael "Uncle Mike" R. Marten, 64 of Tomah, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1952 to Verlyn "Bert" H. and Mary J. (Roh) Marten at Tomah Memorial Hospital. He was baptized on January 27, 1964 and confirmed on June 6, 1969 into the Christian faith. Mike was a member of the Tomah High School Graduating Class of 1971.
Mike has been an owner/operator for Marten's Floor Covering for most his life. When he wasn't working, Mike could almost always be found casting out a line. Fishing was his favorite pastime; he especially enjoyed spring trout fishing in the Kickapoo and travelling to Canada and Northern Wisconsin. He loved putting on fish fries and morel cookouts, playing cards and the Monday night monthly poker games. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend, who will forever be remembered for his great love of fishing, his carefree and laid back demeanor and his love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Mary of Tomah, a sister, Sheryl Killen of River Rock, Texas, 2 brothers, Curtis and Todd (Patricia) both of Tomah, nephew and godson Adam (Erica) Marten of Stoughton, WI, nephew, Alex (fiancé Courtney) of Tomah, niece Amanda (Special friend Jeff) Marten of Fitchburg, a special aunt and godmother, Lois Christiano . He is further survived by many cousins, other relatives and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his Grandma and Grandpa Marten, his father, Bert, a brother, David, a brother-in-law, Larry Killen.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 525 Superior Ave., Tomah. Pastor Curt S. Backhaus will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Thurs at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M and on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Online condolences can be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Tuition Assistance Program in Mike's memory.
Mike has been an owner/operator for Marten's Floor Covering for most his life. When he wasn't working, Mike could almost always be found casting out a line. Fishing was his favorite pastime; he especially enjoyed spring trout fishing in the Kickapoo and travelling to Canada and Northern Wisconsin. He loved putting on fish fries and morel cookouts, playing cards and the Monday night monthly poker games. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend, who will forever be remembered for his great love of fishing, his carefree and laid back demeanor and his love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Mary of Tomah, a sister, Sheryl Killen of River Rock, Texas, 2 brothers, Curtis and Todd (Patricia) both of Tomah, nephew and godson Adam (Erica) Marten of Stoughton, WI, nephew, Alex (fiancé Courtney) of Tomah, niece Amanda (Special friend Jeff) Marten of Fitchburg, a special aunt and godmother, Lois Christiano . He is further survived by many cousins, other relatives and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his Grandma and Grandpa Marten, his father, Bert, a brother, David, a brother-in-law, Larry Killen.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 525 Superior Ave., Tomah. Pastor Curt S. Backhaus will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Thurs at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M and on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Online condolences can be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Tuition Assistance Program in Mike's memory.
Michael "Uncle Mike" R. Marten, 64 of Tomah, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1952 to Verlyn "Bert" H. and Mary J. (Roh) Marten at Tomah Memorial Hospital. He was baptized on January 27, 1964 and confirmed on June 6, 1969 into the Christian faith. Mike was a member of the Tomah High School Graduating Class of 1971.
Mike has been an owner/operator for Marten's Floor Covering for most his life. When he wasn't working, Mike could almost always be found casting out a line. Fishing was his favorite pastime; he especially enjoyed spring trout fishing in the Kickapoo and travelling to Canada and Northern Wisconsin. He loved putting on fish fries and morel cookouts, playing cards and the Monday night monthly poker games. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend, who will forever be remembered for his great love of fishing, his carefree and laid back demeanor and his love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Mary of Tomah, a sister, Sheryl Killen of River Rock, Texas, 2 brothers, Curtis and Todd (Patricia) both of Tomah, nephew and godson Adam (Erica) Marten of Stoughton, WI, nephew, Alex (fiancé Courtney) of Tomah, niece Amanda (Special friend Jeff) Marten of Fitchburg, a special aunt and godmother, Lois Christiano . He is further survived by many cousins, other relatives and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his Grandma and Grandpa Marten, his father, Bert, a brother, David, a brother-in-law, Larry Killen.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 525 Superior Ave., Tomah. Pastor Curt S. Backhaus will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Thurs at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M and on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Online condolences can be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Tuition Assistance Program in Mike's memory.
Mike has been an owner/operator for Marten's Floor Covering for most his life. When he wasn't working, Mike could almost always be found casting out a line. Fishing was his favorite pastime; he especially enjoyed spring trout fishing in the Kickapoo and travelling to Canada and Northern Wisconsin. He loved putting on fish fries and morel cookouts, playing cards and the Monday night monthly poker games. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend, who will forever be remembered for his great love of fishing, his carefree and laid back demeanor and his love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Mary of Tomah, a sister, Sheryl Killen of River Rock, Texas, 2 brothers, Curtis and Todd (Patricia) both of Tomah, nephew and godson Adam (Erica) Marten of Stoughton, WI, nephew, Alex (fiancé Courtney) of Tomah, niece Amanda (Special friend Jeff) Marten of Fitchburg, a special aunt and godmother, Lois Christiano . He is further survived by many cousins, other relatives and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his Grandma and Grandpa Marten, his father, Bert, a brother, David, a brother-in-law, Larry Killen.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 525 Superior Ave., Tomah. Pastor Curt S. Backhaus will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Thurs at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M and on Friday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Online condolences can be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. Memorials may be given to St. Paul Tuition Assistance Program in Mike's memory.
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