Charlie Tomlanovich
NORWAY, MI- Charlie Michael Tomlanovich age 76, of Norway, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 19, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI.
He was born in Phelps, WI, on February 14, 1950, the son of the late Mike and June (Dibbs) Tomlanovich.
Charlie grew up in Eagle River, enjoyed racing snowmobiles, playing hockey, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his brother, sisters and his family, especially his granddaughters watching them play hockey and softball.
Charlie graduated from Northland Pines High School in 1969, he went on to the skilled mechanical trade and became a master plumber.
He was a member of UP Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #111, and along with his son Eli, owned and operated Sunrise Plumbing in Norway.
Charlie always brought joy to those around him, waved at everyone he knew and often said “I’ve always thought that it’s nice to be nice, we can’t save the world, but we can try. Any thing short of death, or something happening to our kids, we should be okay.”
Charlie is survived by his son, Eli (Jessica) Tomlanovich of Norway; daughter, Jodi (Nick) First of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchildren, Lilly and Lyla Tomlanovich, Grayson, Halston, Axton and Declan; First, brother Donnie (Joan) Tomlanovich; sisters, Gloria McDonald and Mary (Jay) Wentworth, all of Eagle River, WI; many nieces and nephews.
Family will greet friends on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway, MI.
Condolences to the family of Charlie may be expressed online at www.ortmanfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made with the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway, MI.
