Flint, Michigan
MARTUS, Alvin Robert - Of Goodrich, age 66, died Monday, July 18, 2011 at his residence. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 North Dayton Street, Davison, Father Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating. Burial in St. Mary's Burnside Cemetery in North Branch, Michigan. Those desiring may make contributions to Ryan Martus Scholarship Fund. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Scripture Service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Martus will be at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the Mass. Mr. Martus was born in Brown City, Michigan on March 10, 1945, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Mabery) Martus. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Davison. His passion was his devotion to high school athletics. Alvin was also an avid golfer. Mr. Martus had been the Principal at Peck High School for 12 years and worked as the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at the Goodrich Schools for 25 years. Surviving are mother, Dorothy; ex-wife and friend, Kaye Martus; brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Nordin, Irene (Wayne) LaPointe, Raymond (Kathleen), Mary Ellen (Ken) Miller, Louis (Terry), Denise (Steve) Frost, Warren (Diane), Wayne (Kelly) and Dan (Angie); 23 nieces and nephews; 29 great-nieces and nephews; three aunts, Irene Bartz, Maureen Ford and Ruth Mabery; many close devoted friends, especially "The Team". He was preceded in death by his father, Robert and son, Ryan Martus. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.
Al, I will never forget how you always had first base covered during your years at Olivet! I always enjoyed seeing you play and found you to be a very kind person. May you rest in peace.
Kathy Needham
Kathy Needham
October 31, 2011 | Farmington Hills, MI
I often think of the days gone by when I played baseball at Olivet with some of the best friends I ever had. I remember the times at the Frat house on the third floor when Al, Cliff, Rabbi, and I would solve the world’s problems. I could always rely on Al at first base never letting me down when I was pitching. I will miss you old buddy may you RIP! Fraternity yours,
Dan Speaker
July 21, 2011 | Union City, MI
There is a sad silence when we look back at all Mr. Martus has meant to each of us during our time at Goodrich. He was an inspiration, a mentor, a coach, a leader and a man who encouraged us to be the best we could be. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those of us who knew him.
Teri Green
July 21, 2011 | Milwaukee, WI
You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
July 21, 2011
I am thankful for all of the things Mr. Martus did for our community. He was a great man and I was fortunate to know him.
Matt McKinstry
July 20, 2011 | Goodrich, MI
Was a teammate of Al's at Olivet College....a classy young man. Rest in peace.
Jerry Allocco
July 20, 2011 | New Providence, NJ
Al,
all I can say is that, "You were the MAN!!!" Unfortunately it took a tradegy for our pathes to cross. But out of the tradegy came a great friendship that I will always cherish. I feel truly lucky to have called you "friend".
Terry Pickard
July 20, 2011 | Grand Blanc, MI
we could never thank Al enough for all the support and guidence he gave myself and my kids. We will miss him dearly!
Joan, Alicia and Chase
July 20, 2011 | Goodrich, MI
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Dave Cowden
July 20, 2011 | Flushing, MI
