Martin Politzer

Martin "Mike" Politzer, age 63, a resident of Walnut Creek, passed away in Alamo, California on June 23, 2016. He went peacefully with his family by his side after a 4 year battle with cancer. Mike is survived by his wife Renee Foley of Walnut Creek, his sons Nick and Michael of Pleasant Hill, his brother Dave (San Ramon) and brother Eric (Los Angeles). Mike was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and lived most of his life in the Bay Area, graduating from Berkeley High school and attending college at UC Berkeley and Cal State Hayward. Mike played the guitar and was the member of several bands during his lifetime, starting with the street musicians in Berkeley in the 1960s. Mike loved music and it was an integral part of his life. A proficient tennis player and street cyclist rider, Mike always stayed in good physical health. Many of Mike's numerous friends came from his music, cycling and tennis world. Mike was a gentle and sensitive person. He was a proud father who coached his sons' athletic teams throughout their early years. Liberal at heart, a successful businessman who started his careers in the music industry, then to high tech, concluding as a highly regarded mortgage broker. Mike always cared about the underdog, and lived his life in an exemplary fashion. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 17, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please RSVP to ReneePolitzer@aol.com for more details.