Age 82.

Born in Centennial Hts.

Youngest child of Richard and Nanna (Tulppo) Mars.

Loving uncle of Sheila Gavin, Gloria Heady, Cyndi Devries, Sally Banwarth, Janice Alexander, Donna Bosanko, Darlene Anderson, Terrie Makolin-Leduc.
He also leaves behind many great nieces and great nephews.

Beloved brother of Ruth Wiitanen, Rueben Mars, Karl (Gussie) Mars and Shirley Makolin.

Gordie moved to the Detroit area, where he graduated high school. He attended the University of Michigan and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State University.

He worked for WHDF in Calumet. He then moved to the Milwaukee area and worked for TV6 as a reporter, producer and director. He also worked for the County of Milwaukee as a bus driver and at the local zoo.

Gordie returned to the Calumet area in 1997. He was very involved with the Calumet Theatre. Besides giving guided tours, he was also on the Board of Directors. Gordie also performed and sang in many productions at the theatre. He also sang with the Pine Mountain Music Festival.

Gordie also loved children. He drove a school bus for CLK and did story time for the Calumet Library.

The last 3 months he lived in Livonia, MI to be closer to his nieces. He enjoyed being in assisted living. He sang and danced with the different groups that came to entertain the residents.

A memorial service will be held this summer in the Calumet area.