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Jan. 13, 1931 – Feb. 4, 2024
Marlin R. Schalk, 93, of Rogers Township, passed away on Feb. 4, 2024, at The Brook of Rogers City.
The son of August and Hannah (Bahrke) was born in Royston, on Jan. 13, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Alpena High School. He entered the United States Army during the Korean War and served from 1951 until 1953. After returning home he married Janet Bruning on May 1, 1954, at St. John Lutheran Church in Rogers City. He worked for the Limestone Quarry and retired in 1992.
Marlin loved fishing at their Lake Nettie Cottage - hunting and playing cards at his hunting camp, with friends and family that would come and visit. He was a kind, thoughtful, hardworking, selfless man, who could talk for hours and would do anything for you.
Surviving are six children Cynthia (Ray) Zavada of Fenton, Rick (Sandra) Schalk of Wayne, Candace (Ken) Smith of Fla., Jack Schalk of Calif., Todd (Jan) Schalk of La., and Carrie (Jim) Schleben of Rogers City; a sister Deloris (Ken) Longpre; 11 grandchildren Scott, Matt, Mark, Amber, Jami, Jennifer, Jodi, Janae, Tonya, Emily, and Shelby; 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Janet on Jan. 16, 2023, and a grandson Rick Schalk Jr.
Arrangements are in the care of Hentkowski Funeral Home a graveside memorial service will take place on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to hentkowskifuneral.com.
Memorials are suggested to McLaren Hospice, or Peach Lutheran Church.