William J. Ennett

Bill was born January 10, 1936 in Ishpeming to William E. and Catherine (Violetta) Ennett and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1953. He was employed by CCI for over 40 years, retiring from the Tilden Mine as a maintenance foreman.

Following retirement, Bill spent 12 years at NMU revising and running the apprenticeship program and testing for maintenance and welding. With the help of the high school welding class, he designed and built the submarine memorial that’s displayed in the lower harbor in Marquette.

Bill played fastpitch softball for several years and also enjoyed pitching horseshoes, bowling and cribbage. In his later years he played golf with his crew on men’s day. He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Detroit Tigers fan. Bill also enjoyed following his grandchildren, Jake and Allie, throughout their sports careers.

Surviving are two sons: Michael (Sheri) Ennett of Negaunee and Bradley Ennett of Green Bay; his daughter, Cathy Ennett of Florida; grandchildren: Katie (Ken) Nabbe, Bryan Jarvinen, and Jake and Allie Ennett; a great-granddaughter, Iris Nabbe; and his brother, John (Marlene) Ennett of Negaunee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Nancy (Saari) Ennett on April 7, 2014; his daughter, Linda Jarvinen on August 17, 2005; his son, Mark Ennett on March 21, 2018; and an infant son, Bryan Ennett.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday at the Koskey Funeral Home with Paul Raappana officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends from 1:00 pm until the time of services at 3:00 pm at the funeral home on Wednesday, and also at a reception at the Ishpeming Elks following services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be directed to the Negaunee All-Sports Booster Club in Mr. Ennett’s memory.

Bill’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com, where memories and condolences may be shared.