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Martin graduated from Howell High School and he was a fulfilled farmer before attending GMI where he received a bachelor of science for electrical engineering. He went on to receive his masters of engineering at the University of Michigan several years later which allowed him to pursue a passion for managing safety at General Motors where he was employed.
Martin married his best friend and the love of his life, Sheila, on April 23, 1988. They are everything to each other and he will forever live in spirit with that knowledge.
Martin loved life and every little thing that came with it. He was passionate about spending time with family and friends and made sure to capture each moment carefully with a photo, even if everyone protested. He wasn't afraid to follow his heart and live life exactly the way he wanted to. If he wanted to do it, he did it. He was a natural leader who inspired everybody who knew him. He thoroughly enjoyed asking everybody how they felt because he wanted to be a part of their life. He loved to feel every emotion as it came to him, and experience those that appeared in his loved one's lives. The experience meant everything to him. He will be missed dearly by everyone around the table.
Martin is survived by his dear wife, Sheila; loving children, Heather, Dakota, and Cecilia; grandchildren, Ayden and Winston; nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Colin, Chad, Connor, Kaisa, Ava, Lewis and many more; mother in law, Gerri; and many other family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on January 8, 2022 at 11 am at MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell, MI. Friends may gather beginning at 10 am. Please join us to pay respects to a man, husband, and father we all loved dearly. He will forever be here in spirit and in each of our hearts.
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Thomas Moczulski
January 3, 2022
It was so so sad to hear of Martin's passing.
I first met Martin when he was a student assigned to work with me at the Delta Engine Plant in Lansing Michigan on the Quad Four Engine Project in the mid 1980's. More than just coworkers we developed a friendship that lasted throughout our careers at GM. Martin was an engineers "engineer". Always striving to find the best technical solution to solve the problem at hand. But more importantly, Martin was a shining example of a good family man. Wherever his travels took him he always looked forward in anticipation to going home to Sheila and their children. They were always his number one priority. The last time I saw Martin he was attending a safety conference in Jacksonville, Florida in 2019. He drove two hours just to visit us for dinner, catch up on old times, and see how we were doing in retirement. It was great to see him again. The night grew late but Martin drove back to Jacksonville to attend the conference in the morning all the while looking forward to getting back home to his family. That was typical Martin for you! We miss him.
Rest in Peace old friend.
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Tony Jablonski
December 3, 2021
I was very sadden to hear of Martin's passing. I worked with him when I transitioned back to Powertrain about 14 years ago. He and I hit it off and would talk about the woes of work and solve the worlds problems. He was always will to spend some time helping others through whatever was bothering you. Most of the time he had a picture to go with the solution - which included many kinds of foods from around the world. His easy going and positive attitude will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the Nagel family as they try to adjust. Rest in peace Martin.
Jonathan Nava
December 2, 2021
I am sorry for your lost. I met Martin in GM Mexico, Toluca Plant. He was a very positive person and always was sharing his experiences and knowledge to everybody in the company. We will miss him. my deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bill Niemi
December 2, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Martin at GM for a number of years. He always had such a positive outlook and could solve the toughest electrical and programming problems. Martin will certainly be missed.
Lisa Brigmann
December 2, 2021
My deepest condolences to your family from all his friends and colleagues at General Motors. He will certainly be missed.
John Pop
December 1, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Martin in 1986 at GM Delta engine plant In Lansing, he was fresh out of college. We worked together in controls engineering department. We ran into each other few times over the years but just recently I ran into him at Brownstown Battery plant. It was great to see him again and we planned to get together this coming summer. I am going to miss that. Rest In peace friend.
Rosemarie Reilly
December 1, 2021
I am so sorry for the loss of you husband & father. I had the pleasure of working with Martin at GM for many years. He loved to talk and was always a forward thinker, trying to help find solutions to problems. He was a great asset to the GM family. He will be missed.
David Sidebottom
December 1, 2021
I worked with Martin in Pontiac for man years. His passion for life was evident in everything he did, his family, his friends and his family. I remember how he would "adopt" people he worked with from other countries and show off Michigan. We all remember his pictures of food from other countries! He will be missed by all. My sincerest condolences
Peter Lang-Eurisch
December 1, 2021
I'm very sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Joseph kinnick.
November 30, 2021
Martin, though the years have passed, some of the best memories of life are with you and the gang, shared between Dean rd and Barron rd, and many times through our youth that will always be cherished.
Rest In Peace and you will be missed from so many.
God bless you bud.
Joseph kinnick.
TiTi Tran
November 30, 2021
Martin, You'll be missed. I remember your support (and laughs) in Baltimore. People like you are what makes coming to work a pleasure.
Wayne Schaefer
November 29, 2021
I am very sorry for your loss. My wife and I just heard the news and are saddened and shocked. While working at General Motors over the years, he was one of the Engineers I could rely on to offer solid and well thought out advice on all manner of Engineering and Safety issues. He will be greatly missed is an understatement.
The Staff of MacDonald's Funeral Home
November 29, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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