Obituary: Merlene Katherine Pomranka, 76, of Ludington

May 31, 2024

Merlene Pomranka

Merlene Katherine Pomranka, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday May 29, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1947, in Marshall, to the late Merle and Jennie Jean (Petroff) Getty.

Merlene graduated from Marshall High School in 1966. On October 18, 1969, she married the love of her life, Wayne Pomranka. She was a dedicated secretary at Century Bank in Coldwater, for 25 years.

Merlene will be dearly missed by her sons, Rex Pomranka and Alan Pomranka; daughter-in-law, Holly Pomranka; granddaughters, Paige, Meg, and Emma Pomranka; and sister, Jill Bell.

Merlene was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Pomranka, and her parents, Merle and Jennie Jean Getty.

Merlene found joy in her involvement with Branch County 4-H in Coldwater. She worshipped at Calvary Baptist Church in Ludington.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.