Peter and "Madge" Bac

Peter Bac and Madeline (Madge) Bac Obituary

Peter Bac (86) and Madeline (Madge) Bac (85) of Dearborn Heights passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 after 63 years together as soulmates. Peter was born on June 30, 1935 in Renwer, Canada to John and Anna Bac. Madeline Bac was born on January 20, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Stephen and Antonina Malik. Peter and Madge started their love story with a chance encounter at the bank where she was a teller. They became inseparable and were each other’s sweethearts for over half a decade.

Pete is survived by his siblings Mary Troshak, Stephanie (Rich) Skaggs, and Jerry (Rose) Bac. Madge is survived by her brother John Malik. They lovingly raised four children: daughter Karen (Marc) Bray, son Greg (Barbara) Bac, daughter Denise Bac, and son Peter (Shannon) Bac including two grandsons Curtis and Carson Bac; as well as many friends from their neighborhood, clubs and social groups.

Both Peter and Madge had full careers. Pete retiring as an Auto Insurance Adjuster from AAA of Michigan with over 25 years of service and Madge in multiple administrative roles at Oakwood Hospital until the young age of 83. However, after retiring, they found their dream jobs as “Grammie and Papa” to their two grandsons.

Both of them left lasting memories at River Oaks subdivision, where they lived since 1958. Pete was loved by the neighborhood kids who enjoyed watching him perform his infamous cannonballs off the diving board at the community pool. He also wasn’t afraid to put his body at risk to save a kid or two from falling off a bike. Madge shared her artistic talents with the neighborhood kids with crafts that included Ukrainian Pysanky Easter Eggs, Pinecone wreaths and painting. She logged thousands of miles walking and laughing with neighborhood friends as well as nurturing and caring for her organic garden.

In recent years, they stayed connected to family and friends by frequenting the casinos, Facebook updates, playing bridge via the internet and entertaining at their Irish Hills cottage. Their cottage was a place they cherished and enjoyed sharing with everyone. It was a special place where people would gather to laugh, eat, recharge, and enjoy each other’s company, which we hope to continue in their memory.

They meant so much and are deeply missed by their children.

A shared thought from their son, Pete (aka “Petey”):

As the youngest of four, I have learned so much and have so many great memories thanks to my parent’s love. One thing that I remember is how much they loved to dance, especially at weddings. It wouldn’t matter what type of song was playing, they were out on that dance floor showing us youngsters a thing or two. As they aged and started to slow down so did the dancing. But you could still catch them toe-tapping or humming a melody. These last few years as my dad’s health began to decline, I could see their love for each other grow even stronger. Mom was a worrier, she worried daily about dad and losing him, and Dad, the pleaser and gentle giant, adored mom and spent his time looking after her and making her feel loved. You wouldn’t think that this type of dependent relationship would work, but it did. It worked like two perfectly fitted puzzle pieces. Their deaths were both tragic and beautiful. May they dance together forevermore.

A service will be held in the spring to celebrate their life together.

Shrader-Howell Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bac Family (734-453-3333).