Michael Gordon Fermanich age 72, of Marinette passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center Bay Area on October 9, 2026. Born May 10, 1954 to Thomas and Helen (Bovee) Fermanich in Antigo, Wisconsin, just minutes behind his twin brother. Mike graduated in 1972 from Marinette Catholic Central High School. He played football, ran track and was a member of the wrestling team. After high school he attended Western Michigan University earning a Business Degree in Petroleum Management. After college Mike moved back to Marinette and worked at Scott Paper and various other places during his working career.
Mike enjoyed all things Wisconsin sports. A lifelong Packer fan, he fondly remembered riding his bike to Lambeau in the early 60’s and having players ride it to practice. He looked forward to nightly watching the Brewers and Bucks. Mike lived the rocker lifestyle and up until the end would wear his thigh high boots around town. He had numerous pairs over the years!
He is survived by his twin brother, Patrick; sister, Jane (Rudy) Stefanski; and sister-in-law, Margie Fermanich; along with nephews, Scott (Dawn) Fermanich, Joe Fermanich and nieces; Kaitlin Tauriainen and Vanessa (Matt) DeGrand. He is further survived by numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tim Fermanich.
Visitation will be at Holy Family Parish-Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Taylor St. on October 20, 2026 beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. with Father Celestine Byekwaso as celebrant. Interment will be in Forest Home Mausoleum.
Hansen-Onion-Martell funeral home is assisting the family.
