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Don Martinec Obituary

MARTINEC, DON LEE; 74; of Lady Lake, Florida, formerly of Rochester Hills, MI; died on April 4, 2013 at home with his loved ones. Born May 22, 1938 in Daisytown,PA, son of John and Elizabeth (Susko) Martinec. Preceeded in death by parents. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Roxana (Behrendt); daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Mark Stoney of Franklin, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Andrea (Fleischmann) Martinec of Oakland Township, MI; and grandchildren, Kyle, Jacob, Mason, Austin and Madison. Survived by brother, Richard C., married to Diane (Hennard) Livonia, Michigan. He retired from General Motors Corporation as an engineering manager. Graduate of General Motors Institute and Central Michigan University. Don was an avid golfer, car enthusiast, car magazine collector, and lover of a good glass of Merlot! Services and Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Don's memory may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675.

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Published by The Oakland Press from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2013.

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April 13, 2013

DON I WILL ALWAYS REMBER OUR TIMES TOGETHER, BOTH ON THE GOLF COURSE & AT OUR POKER NIGHTS. PLUS THE SHARING OF YOUR THOUGHT, OF LIFE AS RETIRED, WHOEVERS. OUR TIMES WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME. YOU WERE ALWAYS A INTERTING PERSON TO BE AROUND. YOUR FRIEND& GOLF BUDDY, DON OLSON.

Dick & Shirley Wilkinson

April 10, 2013

Our sympathy to the family.Don was a good friend and a true gentleman. He will be missed by the many friends he made here in The Villages.

Dan Holman

April 8, 2013

Don was my boss at Fisher Guide, and the best boss I ever had. He was one of the nicest people I ever knew.

Lee Aiello

April 8, 2013

Always a gentleman, a pleasure to golf with. My condolences to the family.

April 7, 2013

Many blessings to a good golf buddy and a fine fellow. Frank Ribich

HANK &NANCY BEHRENDT

April 7, 2013

DON AND LOVING FAMILY,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES OF OUR TIME TOGETHER NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.

April 7, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Fran Cronican

April 6, 2013

Rest in Peace. It was nice knowing you.

April 6, 2013

Don, and loved ones....thanks for the memories on the course. A real gentleman. Dan Lindbom

Bob and Pat Kennelly

April 6, 2013

Memories are a legacy of love.

Richard Higgins

April 6, 2013

Don, you will be missed by Dick Higgins, but I will still remember you through our golf and poker outings.

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