Cyrillus Petoskey Obituary

Cyrillus Wayne Petoskey, age 82, passed away August 25, 2010 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born December 14, 1927 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Cyrillus and Florence (Flanagan) Petoskey. Wayne was very proud of his Native American heritage. His great grandfather was Chief Ignatius Petoskey, an Odawa Indian, who is recognized in the city of Petoskey, Michigan. Wayne was also proud of his Indian name, Bedosegay Nishnabe, and signed it in his letters. In 1959, Wayne married Nancy (Ok Soon) Petoskey while in Korea. Right after their marriage Nancy's father unexpectedly died and Wayne helped support his Mother-In-Law and Nancy's six younger siblings. Wayne served in the United States Army from 1959 until retirement in 1982 at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Wendell Petoskey, Alva Petoskey, Lois Sanford, Violet Wilson, Warren Petoskey, and Elaine Romes. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nancy Petoskey; numerous nieces and nephews; and sister in-law, Juanita Petoskey. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 30, 2010 at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Interment will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in Evergreen Cemetery.