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Martin Peter Cates
Born: 12/31/1956
Died: 5/16/2020
Age: 63
Community: Linden , MI
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CATES, Martin Peter "Lucky" - age 63, of Linden, died May 16, 2020. Private services and burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery will be held. A public memorial will be held at a later date when gathering restrictions are lifted. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Red Cross. Martin was born December 31, 1956 in Flint, the son of Robert and Rosemary (Dombrowski) Cates. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving from 1975-1978. He married Colleen (Hamric) LaFee. Martin loved his family, and every moment he got to spend with them, more than anything else in the world. He was a master craftsman and a lifelong entrepreneur who served his country as a member of the US Marine Corps for 4 years. Martin was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor who had the biggest heart and the deepest empathy for his friends and family. He was a longtime member of the Great Lakes Swing Dance Club and a faithful attender of the Wheatland Music Festival. Martin’s love of music and dancing, his passion for Lobdell Lake and the great outdoors, and most of all his love for his family, will shine forever through the countless lives he touched. Surviving are: wife, Colleen; three daughters, Nicole Cates (John Taylor), Sara Cates, and Virginia (Joe) Sladko; grandchildren, Jailyn, Brooklyn, and Harley; step-children, Justin (Lindsay) LaFee, Julie (Tim) Miley; step-grandchildren, Draydon, Preston, Tanner, Becken, Noah, Colton, and Jolene; siblings, Lillian Cates (Dana Worth), Barbara Cates, Ron (Sally) Gates, Roberta Cates, Will Cates, Veronica (Jeff) Pheasant; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews, Joey Cates and Craig Yeakle. Arrangements entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden, MI 48451. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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