Paul Martin "Marty" Roshak's Obituary
Big Rapids - Paul Martin "Marty" Roshak, age 75, of Big Rapids passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on July 12, 1940 in Tiltonsville, Ohio, the son of Paul and Betty Jo (Kyre) Roshak. Marty retired from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company in 1995 after 33 years. He is survived by Sue, his wife of 53 years; two sons, Martin (JoAnne) Roshak of Big Rapids and Jeffrey (Bernice) Roshak of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Chelsea (Chris) Kauffman, Alyson Roshak, and Elizabeth Roshak; plus four great grandchildren, Gabriel, Malachi, and Laila Kauffman and Toby Proctor. Also surviving are five brothers and sisters, Mary Jo Puskus, Ricky, Eddie, And Bill Roshak, and Betty Lou Morris. Marty was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Roshak; and one sister, Bonnie Roshak. A time of prayer and sharing of memories will be at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. His family will greet friends beginning at 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Brothers Keeper at PO Box 1142 Big Rapids, Michigan 49307 or Alcoholics Anonymous with envelopes available at the funeral home.
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