Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Oct 31, 1924 – Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Vladimir A. Pyatenko
Howell, MI; formerly of Frankenmuth, MI
Passed away peacefully with family by his side Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at his home; age 98 years. Vladimir was born on October 31, 1924 in Ukraine to the late Alexander and Ludmila Pyatenko. Vladimir, a native of the Ukraine who had received his dental training in Munich, Germany, continued his studies at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor after his arrival in 1950, receiving his second Doctorate in Dentistry. He was married to Zina Marchenko on February 28, 1954, in Rochester, NY. She predeceased him on April 8, 2018.
Vladimir was very well known as a professional and friend to many at his church and community. His love for people brought him back out of retirement several times to care for his patients. Vladimir was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, the Lions Club, Shriner in the Masonic Temple. He loved bowling and Euchre and always put his family and friends first.
Surviving are: two sons, Eugene (Lois) Pyatenko of Northville, MI and Dr. Michael (Carol) Pyatenko of Howell, MI; grandchildren Ashley (Christopher) Lambrix and Ryan Pyatenko; and great-grandchildren Hunter and Wesley Lambrix.
Funeral service will take place on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 2143 Center Road, Burton, MI. Fr. Matthew-Peter Butrie will officiate with burial in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Vladimir’s family will receive visitors at the church on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.
Read MoreDear Mike,
My condolences to you and your family. Although I never met your father, I am sure he was a wonderful man.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheri Newman
Cheri Newman
September 07, 2023 | Cottrellville, MI | Friend
Sorry for the Loss of your father. He was a kind sweet man and helped me on an emergency tooth issue. Never easy to loose the family matriarch. You were blessed to have him as your father. Our parents gave us a good life. Hard to let them go. He´s now having fun with all those that went before him. Prost to Dr. Pyatenko - your dad touched many.
Carmela (Boesnecker) Stuart
August 20, 2023 | Friend
He was THE BEST DENTIST in the world. I've missed his "magic touch" for years. I'll miss them more now. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
Caroline Ezop
August 18, 2023 | Pleasant Ridge, MI | Friend
Hello Dr. Michael, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a dear friend of mine while I had the Zehnder Chevrolet dealership in Frankenmuth and he would bring in his Blazer for service. He always had a friendly smile and a story to tell me. And in his later days, when he and his wife lived in our neighborhood in Pine Grove Association. Be assured, he is now with his Savior and telling HIM some stories. God's Blessings to you and your family, Martin Zehnder
Martin Zehnder
August 17, 2023 | Frankenmuth, MI | Friend
My deepest sympathy to your family.
Your father was a dear friend of mine. It was a pleasure to visit with him. He is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father in heaven.
Mary E. Kuske
August 17, 2023 | Frankenmuth, MI
I loved both Walt and Zina, I have wonderful memories!!
Bea Malott
August 16, 2023 | EAST LANSING, MI | Friend
Gene, Michael and Family. I'm saddened to hear of the falling asleep of your dad, my dear sweet Uncle Walt. I've missed seeing him at church. He had a kind heart, was a sweet gentleman and had a wonderful since of humor. He is once again with your mom and is reminiscing about the fishing trips to Geraldton with Uncle John, Uncle Andy and my dad. I have such wonderful memories of your dad, mom too and will miss him dearly. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers on Monday. Memory Eternal
Deborah (Goodman) Neely
August 16, 2023 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
So sorry Mike & family. Loved your Mom & Dad. Miss seeing you guys.
Roxanne Hutchinson
August 16, 2023 | Frankenmuth, MI | Friend
Dr. Pyatenko.. was a great guy and dentist.. when He filled in for other dentist’s late in his career, I followed Him..office to office.
Our sympathies to the Pyatenko
Paul & Cindy Stakolosa
August 16, 2023 | Frankenmuth, MI | Friend
