Person:Martin Noffsinger (1)

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Martin C Noffsinger
m. 28 Jun 1953
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Name Martin C Noffsinger
Gender Male
Birth? 1925 Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan, United States
Marriage 28 Jun 1953 Elberta, Benzie, Michigan, United Statesto Helen May Barrons
Death[1] 22 May 2004 Michigan, United States
Burial[2] 2004 Gilmore Township Cemetery, Benzie County, Michigan, United States

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  1. TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE - 29 May 2004
    BENZONIA - Martin C. Noffsinger, 79, of Benzonia, formerly of Elberta, died
    Saturday, May 22, 2004, at The Maples.
    Martin was born on May 15, 1925, in Frankfort, the son of Grover C. and
    Elizabeth (Martin) Noffsinger.
    Martin was a life-long resident of Benzie County. He enjoyed traveling,
    gardening, bingo and playing cards with his family. He was a giving person who
    was very generous in looking after his family, friends and many others.
    He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and received an
    honorable discharge. He was a member of the Mortenson Post 221 American Legion
    in Frankfort and was the senior member, having just received his pin for 60
    years of membership.
    He retired as a Merchant Marine officer on the Ann Arbor car ferries in
    1982, after 33 years of service.
    On June 28, 1953, in Elberta, he married Helen Barrons Lautner. She
    preceded him in death on Oct. 12, 1995. Martin is survived by his son John
    (Debbie) Lautner; two daughters, Jean (David) Curtis and Jacqueline Fine, all
    of Frankfort; grandchildren, Kimberly Putney, Noel Schlueter, Jeffrey and
    Jennifer Fine and Martin Lautner;and five great-grandchildren.
    Five brothers preceded Martin in death, Cyril, James, Judson, Dale and
    Glen; as well as one sister, Beatrice Pierce.
    Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at
    Gilmore Township Cemetery with Pastor S. James Petteys officiating. Military
    graveside services will be under the auspices of Mortensen Post 221 American
    Legion of Frankfort.
    The family has requested memorial contributions be directed to The Maples
    in Frankfort, or Benzie Home Health Care.
  2. Burial:
    Gilmore Township Cemetery
    Benzie County
    Michigan, USA
    Plot: 172

    Find A Grave Memorial# 36908259