Keith Mandoka
11/14/2016 1:00:00 PM - Final Journey

MANDOKA, KEITH Age 83, of Mt. Pleasant passed away surrounded by family Saturday, November 12, 2016, at his home under the care of MidMichigan Hospice. Funeral Services for Keith will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, November 16, at 2 p.m. with Pastor JD Saunders from the Wheatland Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A Luncheon will be held at the Tribal Gym following the Committal Service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel on Tuesday, November 15, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a Vigil at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue the day of the service from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for funeral expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel. Keith was born on February 20, 1933, in Denver Township, the son of George and Lucy (Nottawa) Mandoka.

Keith proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was also a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. He worked for Doer Myer Construction for 5 years, served several terms as a council member at the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, a security guard at the water park, and retired as a truck driver from the Isabella County Road Commission, working for 29 years. Keith was a member at the Wheatland Church of Christ and enjoyed racing cars. Keith also enjoyed watching football and high school wrestling, as well as other sports.

Keith is survived by his children, Greg (Tonya) Mandoka of Clare, Jeanette Mandoka Carpenter of Mt. Pleasant, Brad (Michelle) Mandoka of Clare, Rachel Mandoka of Lansing, Lisa (Richard) Starkey of Shepherd, and George Mandoka of Mt. Pleasant; daughter-in-law, Darcy (Mandoka) Taylor; 28 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; and special friend/caregiver, Wilma Chamberlain. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Florence B. Pelcher Kahgegab; sisters, Ruth Peters and Sharon Naganashe; and son-in-law, Derwin “Darryl” Carpenter.

You may view Keith’s obituary online and send a condolence to the family, light a memorial candle, or place a memorial donation at: www.clarkfuneralchapel.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/themorningsun/obituary.aspx?n=keith-mandoka&pid=182500416&fhid=13014#sthash.aZTal4ty.dpuf