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Dr. Michael G. Altmann, MD, age 60, of 420 Partridge Bay Trail, Marquette Township, entered eternal life Thursday evening, September 29, 2011.

Mike was born March 20, 1951 in Marquette, a son of George M. and Margaret June (Boesler) Altmann, Jr., and was raised in Marquette. He was a 1969 graduate of the Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan Technological University for a time before enrolling at Northern Michigan University where he received a degree in biology. Mike continued his education at Michigan State University, receiving his Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1978 as one of the original members of the UP Medical Program. His internship and residency took place at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. A radiologist, Mike practiced in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for six years before returning to Marquette where he established a practice and reputation as a very dedicated and caring doctor. He currently provided radiology services to various hospitals throughout the Upper Peninsula through Marquette Radiology. He loved his family, cherished close friendships, cared for those entrusted to his practice, and loved animals. He was in love with life and always had a good and ready smile. In his leisure, Mike loved sports, especially Northern Michigan University hockey, and was an enthusiastic fan of Detroit Red Wing hockey and Green Bay Packer football. He enjoyed sailing, photography, astronomy, gadgets, and traveling, especially to Hatchet Lake Lodge in Canada and yearly travels to Kona Village Resort in Hawaii. He loved a good cup of coffee, a good joke, and spending time with special friends at monthly game nights. Mike fully exemplified the oath he swore as a doctor, "May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may I long experience the joy of healing those who seek my help." He will be missed and remembered.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sue (Peterson) Altmann, whom he married May 25, 1974; his mother, June Altmann of Marquette; two sisters, Bonnie Daligga of Dublin, Ireland and Catherine E. (Michael) Schweig of Oxford; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy (Arvi) Maki, John Peterson, and Dave Peterson; his uncle, Ted Boesler of Marquette; nieces and nephews, Teddy Daligga, Dylan Schweig, Steve White, Dan White, Mark White, Emily Daligga, Kelsey Schweig, Sierra Schweig, DeAnne White; his feline companion, Simon. Mike was preceded in death by his father, George Altmann, Jr; his in-laws, Carl and Violet Peterson; and his special canine companion, Molly.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home on Monday, October 3, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Funeral services celebrating Mike's life will be held at 7:00 pm with Rev. David Van Kley officiating. Burial will be made in the Park Cemetery. Honorary escorts will be Bob Mercure, Bill Michelin, Paul Uimari, and Jim Grundstrom.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Society (UPAWS), P.O. Box 968, Marquette, MI 49855.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.swansonlundquistfuneralhome.com.