Odemin Gatougeshik Waymegwance , July 28, 1948 — February 18, 2019

Odemin Gatougeshik Waymegwance (Petoskey, Michigan, MI) July 28, 1948 February 18, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: July 28, 1948

Death date: February 18, 2019

Death place: Petoskey, Michigan(MI), USA

Funeral Home: Stone Funeral Home Inc

Ronald “Odemin Gatougeshik Waymegwance” Wemigwase, 70 of Wolverine walked on February 18, 2019 at his home. Ron was born on July 28, 1948 in Harbor Springs, MI the son of Richard Wemigwase and Evelyn (Chingwa) Wemigwase. He grew up in Indian Town in Harbor Springs and attended school at Harbor Springs High School.

On August 22, 2008 he married Lisa Kaye in the Tribal Court in Harbor Springs. Ron proudly served his country for two years in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He was also proud of his Tribe and was a part of the Northern Michigan Ottawa Association’s fight for the successful reaffirmation of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.

He was an organizer of the original Elder’s Council in the 1980’s. He was also the first tribal chairman of the LTBB of Odawa Indians. Ron liked meeting new people of all races, colors, and creeds; he believed in humanity.

He was an outspoken father of three sons who he loved and supported unconditionally. Ron loved family picnics and spending time with loved ones. He enjoyed telling stories whether it was about the Odawa Tribe’s history or his fond memories of Birchwood Farms back in the 1980’s.

Ron previously lived in West Virginia, Colorado, Hawaii, and Oregon. Ron is survived by his wife Lisa Kaye, sons Joshua Wemigwase (35), Benjamin Wemigwase (32), and Andrew Wemigwase (24), brothers Richard Wemigwase and Roger Wemigwase, and sisters Mary Gasco and Christine Wemigwase. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Russell Wemigwase and Robert Wemigwase and sisters Roxanne Wemigwase, Gloria Wemigwase, and Shirley Wemigwase.

Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in memory of Ron should consider the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Elder’s Program or Ron’s three sons. Friends and family are welcome to share memorials and offer condolences online at www. stonefuneralhomeinc.com The family was served by the Lintz Funeral Home.

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death notice Odemin Gatougeshik Waymegwance July 28, 1948 — February 18, 2019

obituary notice Odemin Gatougeshik Waymegwance July 28, 1948 — February 18, 2019

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