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Gordon Charles Altman age 68 of Gaylord passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on April 10, 2025.
He was born in Rogers City to Theodore and Charlotte (Stiger) Altman on August 14, 1956.
Gordon Graduated from Rogers City High School in 1975. On October 24, 1981 he married Karen Heinzel at St. John Lutheran Church in Hagensville. They divorced, then re-married on June 24, 1991 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Gaylord. Gordon was a hard-working farmer and machinist who took great pride in making his yard the showplace of the neighborhood. Gordon retired from Kitchen Farms in Elmira. He was a proud dad and grandfather who enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, campfires and Nascar.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; three children, Christine Altman of Gaylord, Joe Altman of San Diego and Matthew Altman of Gaylord; two grandchildren, Delaney and Gabriella; and seven siblings, Rodney (Bonnie) Altman, Paul (Mary) Altman, Sharon Altman, Doug (Sylvia) Altman, Phyllis Altman, Sandy Elliott and Ernest (Lynette) Altman; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Altman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Charlotte; two brothers, infant Harlow and Noel; and a brother-in-law, Kevin Elliott.
Friends may visit at St. John Lutheran Church in Hagensville on Tuesday, April 22nd from 11 a.m. through time of his memorial service at 12-Noon with Mr. Carl Altman officiating.
Inurnment will take place at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.
Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org
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Claudia L Daniels
April 13, 2025
Sincere Condolences to the Altman Family. I worked with Gordon at Kitchen Farms from 2010 until he retired. Gordon was gentle, humble and loyal and always had a nice word to say to everyone. He did all his tasks to the best of his abilities and never complained. He spoke of his family fondly and often.
Farewell Gordon... Rest in Peace
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