James "Jim" S. Martek

Jim Martek passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 75. He was born on August 7, 1951, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Stephen and Jennie (Szczepanik) Martek.

Jim was employed by Bay City Foundry, Euclid Industries, ABM, and PPG throughout his career. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping, gathering around bonfires, setting off fireworks, watching wrestling, and following NASCAR. Above all, Jim treasured the time he spent with his family and the memories they made together.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Nancy (Obermiller) Martek; his children, Tara (Tim Kendall) Martek, Jimmy (Kristy Jacobs) Martek, Corey (Katie) Reder, and Kali Martek; his grandchildren, Emily, Meghan, Andrew, Tyler, Zoey, Elijah, Bethany, Simon, Maple, Sylvia, and Rosalie; and his great-granddaughter, Emery. He is also survived by his sisters, Dorothy Napieralski and Rose Marie Thume; his nieces and nephews, Denny, John, Steve, Ryan, Alyssa, Anne, Sister Maria Gemma Martek, Jody, Debra, Dianne, and Dave; as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, John and Thelma Obermiller; his brothers, Eugene Martek, Robert Martek, and Steve Martek; and his brothers-in-law, Wayne Obermiller, Dennis Obermiller, and Ron Thume; nephews, Ronnie Jr. (Beth), and Rich.

A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish – St. Stanislaus Church, with Fr. Nicholas F. Coffaro serving as celebrant. Cremation will follow.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Gephart Funeral Home. A Vigil for Jim will take place at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also visit with the family on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Liturgy at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made according to the wishes of the family.