Robert Martignon

He was born on April 12, 1951 in Racine, Wis., the son of the late Robert and Betty (VanLyssel) Martignon.

Robert graduated from Norway High School in 1969, received his bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University and his Respiratory Therapist certificate from the University of Chicago.

Once school was completed, he started working for Marquette General Hospital and then moved back home to work for Dickinson County Memorial Hospital until his retirement in 2013.

Rob was a member of St. Barbara Church in Vulcan, volunteered at Bay Cliff and taught classes about the outdoors through the Dickinson County Library.

He enjoyed the blues and was a big fan of Blues Fest.

Rob was an avid outdoorsman, but his great love was fishing. He started at Vulcan Lake as a child with his uncle Norman, his favorite fishing spot for salmon was the Big Two Hearted River. Rob enjoyed sharing the fish he caught with his friends and hosting countless fish boils at his home.

Rob is survived by his brother, Fr. John Martignon of Houghton; sister, Sandy Johnson of Frederick, Md.; nieces, Carrie (Jason) Smith and Beth (Gerald) Conroy; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Norman Martignon.

Family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at St. Barbara Church in Vulcan.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with Monsignor Joseph Gouin and Fr. John Martignon officiating.

The Interment will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.

Condolences to family of Robert may be expressed online at www.ortmanfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements announced by the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway.