Obituaries

Albert (Bert) Norman Menominee, age 66, of Brimley, Michigan, passed away on October 20, 2023, after a decades long battle with kidney disease. He was born on January 11, 1957, to Donald and Rosalie (Berry) Menominee in Newberry, Michigan.

Bert grew up in Newberry and graduated from Newberry High School. He began work in conservation-law enforcement for the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Bert met his wife, Marcia Grondin, through mutual friends and married on October 17, 1981. They began their family, and he continued in law enforcement until his retirement in 2008. They were married for 42 years.

He was a member of the Sault Tribe in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, playing softball, and spending time with his family and friends.

Bert is survived by his wife, Marcia Menominee; children, Ashley (Timothy) Poikey of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Christopher Menominee of St. Ignace, Michigan, Kelly Menominee of Brimley, Michigan; granddaughter, Maddison Menominee of St. Ignace, Michigan; mother-in-law, Marlene Grondin of St. Ignace, Michigan; brothers-in-law, Brian (Christine) Grondin of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Steve (Brenda) Grondin of St. Ignace, Michigan, Dan (Eleanor) Grondin of St. Ignace, Michigan; sister-in-law, Phyllis Grondin of St. Ignace; and multiple nieces and nephews.

Predeceased in death by his parents, Donald and Rosalie Menominee; grandparents, Stanley and Agnes Berry; father-in-law, Louis Grondin; and brother-in-law Louis "Big Lou" Grondin.

A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2024.