Obituary: Peter I. Martinac

Peter I. Martinac, age 77, of L’Anse, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at UP Health System, Marquette, MI. Peter was born in L’Anse, MI on May 16, 1940, the son of the late Peter J. and Florence (Boyer) Martinac. He graduated from L’Anse High School in 1958. Peter had worked at the former Celotex Corporation in the purchasing department. He married the former Vicki Carlisle in L’Anse, MI on June 26, 1982. Peter was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse, MI. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, road trips, making wood, going to camp and drinking beer.

Peter is survived by his loving wife Vicki, children Peter M. Martinac (Jeannine Kangas) of Ishpeming, Lindsey Martinac (Brandon Mannikko) of Dollar Bay, MI and Sheryl Selkey of Baraga, MI, grandchildren Robert Janisse and Bentley Martinac, brothers Paul (Lillian) Martinac of Calumet, George Martinac of Orlando, FL, sisters Judy (Lloyd) Moughler of Florida, Kathy (Dave) Camp of Florida, Mary (Bob) Dudo of Florida and Barbara (Neil) McKinney of Florida, sisters-in-law Kay McIntyre and Diane Martinac. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 infant children and his brothers John and Dennis.

A memorial funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, MI with Father Corey Litzner officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral chapel on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Interment will take place in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery.