George Peter Van Straten Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 25, 2022, at the age of 94, George Peter Van Straten of Baraga, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George Peter Van Straten to pay them a last tribute.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, George Straten and Gertrude Van Straten (Schmidt); his wife Lillian Juntunen (Lil); his children, Mary Mowry (Bill) of Lake Forest, IL, Sue Van Straten of Lake Worth, FL, Peter Van Straten (Diane) of Baraga and George Van Straten (Jill) of Chassell; his daughter-in-law Donna Van Straten of Negaunee; his grandchildren, Peter Landry (Susanah), Darragh Blachno (Arthur), Rachel Schiewe (Colin), Hannah Mowry, Chris Van Straten (Amber), Carmen Larson (TyIer), Jenna Kelly (Chris), Eric Van Straten (Autumn), Josh Van Straten (Caitlin), Taylor Swanson, Catherine Van Straten, Matt Carstens (Emily), Laura Carstens and Ashley Cody (Luke); his great grandchildren, Christian, Colton, Georgia, Tessa, Rylan, Rosalie, Tanner, Breigh, Nari, Daewon, Charlotte, Phoebe, Auggie, Sam, Scarlet, Michael and Melanie; his sister Mary Graef of Downey, CA.; his sons, Baby George and Michael Van Straten; and his sisters, Gertrude "Ann" LaFond and Martha Bruckbauer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sacred Heart School in L'Anse.