Martin J. Magilke

Martin J. Magilke, 77, died July 22, 2010, at St. Vincent’s Care Center in Bismarck.

Services were held on Monday, July 26, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Kenneth Phillips officiating. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, with military committal rights conducted by the Mandan American Legion and VFW.

Martin was born on Sept. 21, 1932, in Solen, to Mathias and Magdalene (Martin) Magilke. Always known for his dependability, he dedicated his hard work and time into farming, ranching and livestock. In June of 1958, he joined the United States Army and honorably discharged later that year.

Fun loving and optimistic, Martin enjoyed life at its fullest often you could hear him humming a tune. He was generous with his time, willing to help anyone without ever expecting anything in return. He lived an independent lifestyle, enjoyed the simple things in life and never wanted to be a burden to anyone. He leaves this world at peace with all who knew and loved him.

Martin will be greatly missed by sisters, Eva (Ralph) Leingang, Bismarck, Regina Bacon. Vera Beach, Fla., Magdalene (Alphonse) Fleck, Veronica (Leonard) Beckler of Mandan; brothers, Tom (Mona) Magilke, Matt (Carolyn) Magilke of Bismarck, George Magilke, Mandan, John (Helen) Magilke, Lincoln; along with his nieces and nephews.

Martin was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Katherine, infant brother, Joe; two sisters, Frances (Ed) Grotberg and Matilda (Warren) Gullickson; two brothers-in-law; Milton Bacon and Tom Tibbets; and eight nephews.

Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view tribute flowers.