Marion
Marion Marciniak
Mr. Marion ‘ Peach’ Marciniak of Alamo Township passed away
Sunday, August 31, 2008
at Kairos Dwelling in
Kalamazoo
. Mr. Marciniak was born
April 15, 1926
in
Grand Rapids
, the son of Peter and Mary (Alicke) Marciniak. Peach was an Army veteran of World War II. He served as a sharpshooter under General George Patton in the European Theater at the
Battle
of the Bulge, where he was wounded and disabled. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Peach was a member of the V.F.W. of Plainwell. He worked for Marciniak brothers Construction Company and later drove a semi to deliver onions for Riley farms in Neeley. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, canning, woodworking, motorcycle and snowmobile riding, doing stained glass and CB radio. On July 1, 1966 at a garden wedding in Plainwell, he married Mary (Pirrone) Bushee, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters, Kathi Brazee of Gillette, WY, Kathy Zierer of Louisville, KY, Kris White of Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo and Lori Syers of Las Vegas, NV; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Barbara Darrow of Plainwell; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 10 siblings and best friends, Al Mullins and Bob Gailey. Friends may meet with his family on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a Scripture Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Otsego, MI, Rev. Father Donald P. Klingler, Celebrant. Military Honors at St. Margaret’s Cemetery will be conducted by V. F. W. Post #3030. Memorial contributions can be made to Kairos Dwelling or Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice.
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
at Kairos Dwelling in
Kalamazoo
. Mr. Marciniak was born
April 15, 1926
in
Grand Rapids
, the son of Peter and Mary (Alicke) Marciniak. Peach was an Army veteran of World War II. He served as a sharpshooter under General George Patton in the European Theater at the
Battle
of the Bulge, where he was wounded and disabled. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Peach was a member of the V.F.W. of Plainwell. He worked for Marciniak brothers Construction Company and later drove a semi to deliver onions for Riley farms in Neeley. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, canning, woodworking, motorcycle and snowmobile riding, doing stained glass and CB radio. On July 1, 1966 at a garden wedding in Plainwell, he married Mary (Pirrone) Bushee, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters, Kathi Brazee of Gillette, WY, Kathy Zierer of Louisville, KY, Kris White of Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo and Lori Syers of Las Vegas, NV; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Barbara Darrow of Plainwell; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 10 siblings and best friends, Al Mullins and Bob Gailey. Friends may meet with his family on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a Scripture Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Otsego, MI, Rev. Father Donald P. Klingler, Celebrant. Military Honors at St. Margaret’s Cemetery will be conducted by V. F. W. Post #3030. Memorial contributions can be made to Kairos Dwelling or Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice.
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