Visitation:  Wednesday from 6 - 9 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Thursday, October 25 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1253 52nd St. SE. Kentwood, 49508
Cemetery:  Blain
Memorials: American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/

or Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, 1209 W. Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930

 Loving husband, father and grandfather, Brian Allen Fojtik died on Sunday, October 21, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. Brian was born on August 11, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio. He grew up in Holland, MI, and graduated from Holland High School. He went to Michigan Technological University and graduated in 1983 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a proud member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity at Michigan Tech, and remained active with them throughout his life. In 1984 he married the love of his life, Karen Marie Clapp. Together they had two wonderful sons. Brian worked as an engineer at several companies and spent most of his career at Amway Corp. Brian volunteered for the Cub Scouts, serving as Cubmaster, and the Boy Scouts, serving as Scoutmaster. He also served as president of the Men's Club at St. Mary Magdalen Church. Brian was a wonderful man. He treated everyone like family. He was always the first person to volunteer to help with any projects or programs, whether at church, at home, or at the home of one of his countless friends and relatives. He will be missed by many. Brian is survived by his wife of 34 years, Karen; sons, Matthew (Nora) and Andrew (Christine); grandsons, Aiden, Liam, Jacob, and Walter; parents, Rudolph and Marie Fojtik; siblings, Joseph (Madeleine) Fojtik, Pamela (Stephen) Strobel, Paulette (Perry) Szuminski; mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Judith Clapp; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Cynthia (Ethan) Powsner, Russell (Greta) Clapp, Jennifer Clapp (Eric Helleiner); and many nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Wednesday from 6 - 9 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 25, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1253 52nd St. SE, with Fr. Phong Pham as celebrant. Interment in Blain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.