Christopher Biaggio “Earl” Marino

Christopher Biaggio “Earl” Marino, 56, of Rogers City passed away peacefully with his family by his side January 30, 2024. 

He was born April 4, 1967 in Rogers City to Gerald and Betty (Jozwiak) Marino. 

Chris graduated from Rogers City High School in 1985. He attended Northern Michigan University where he earned his certification in welding. Following his certification, he worked high rise construction throughout the United States. He began his sailing career in June of 1994, retiring in May of 2020. On May 31, 1997 he married Tanya Dietlin at St. Dominic Catholic Church. He enjoyed social gatherings with family and friends. He was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved hunting, fishing, camping, four wheeling and just plain having fun. 

He is survived by his wife, Tanya; son, Jacob (Anna Kobylczak) Marino of Posen; granddaughter, Maci Mae Marino; mother, Betty Marino; two brothers, Gerald (Tracey) Marino of Ontonagon and Gino (Kelli) Marino of Howell; mother-in-la

w, Lila Wenzel; a brother-in-law, Jody (Sandy) Wagner; and many nieces and nephews. 

Chris was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Marino; grandparents, Salvatore and Josephine Marino; Phillip Jozwiak and Anna and Julius Peplinski. 

Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home Saturday, February 3, from 11 a.m. through time of his funeral at 1 p.m. 

Burial will take place at Ocqueoc Township Cemetery. 

Memorials may be given in memory or Christopher Marino to Alzheimer’s Association or St. Dominic Catholic Church.