Fred Leroy Martin
July 18, 1927 - April 20, 2013
Obituary
WAUNAKEE- Fred Leroy Martin went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Apr. 20, 2013, at the age of 85. He was born on July 18, 1927, in Bentonsport, Iowa, the son of Clifford and Elsie (Payton) Martin. He married Molli Rae Huff on Dec. 14, 1958, in Lockridge, Iowa. Fred served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1950 until 1952, then in the reserves until 1969. Fred studied Engineering at William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was employed as a Tool and Die Maker for many years and in later life he worked as a Lead Tool Designer at the Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Ill. Fred was a skilled craftsman and had a great gift for designing innumerable things. Fred enjoyed wood working and model railroading. He had a great love for spending time with family and was a devout Christ follower and member of Blackhawk Church. Fred is survived by his wife of 54 years, Molli Rae; children, Donald (Bobbie) Martin and Anne (Phillip) Bakke; grandchildren, Jarrett and Bailey Martin, Chelsea and Cameron (Emily) Bakke; and great-grandchildren, Lola, Laila and Tristan. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Robert Eugene Martin. He is deeply cherished and will be missed by his family. They look forward to a Heavenly Reunion. A Celebration of Fred’s Life will be held at BLACKHAWK CHURCH, 9620 Brader Way, Middleton, WI at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday. Burial will take place at Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, Ill. at Noon on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Memorials may be made to Blackhawk Community Church or Agrace HospiceCare.
Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service on Saturday.
A Celebration of Fred’s Life will be held at BLACKHAWK CHURCH, 9620 Brader Way, Middleton, WI at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
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Debbie & Russ
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Dear Molli Rae, Anne, Phil, Donald, Bobbie, You have our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Dear Husband and father. Fred will be missed in the neighborhood by many. Hugs, Love ya Deb and Russ
DH
Dan Huff
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Dear Molli Rae, Donald, Bobbie, Martin, Anne and Phillip,
We are so sorry to hear about Fred's passing and want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I have no doubt that the Pearlie Gates are being improved as we speak- Fred brought peace and harmony wherever he was and he will be missed.
Ann, Dan, Carrie, Mike and Emma
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Angela Custer
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May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and know that I am in continual prayer for your health and renewal. I am so thankful and grateful for Fred and Mollie Rae in my life and for Anne. Fred shared in teaching me to chose to live on the heavenly side and look at things from above; to contemplate all things as God sees them, as Christ beholds them; to overcome sin; to defie Satan; dissolve perplexities; enjoy the details and engineering; to lift yourself above trials and separate from the world at times (him in the basement) and now he has conquers fear of death. He has blessed me in every way. Thank you for sharing him. My family, my parents, my husband, my children, my heart, my soul, my mind our better due to Fred Martin. His existence-his beating heart, his breathing on this planet made it a better place.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
MB
Meredith and Gregg Bakke
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We have known Fred for over two decades. He was a kind and generous person; a person at peace with himself and the world; a lover of family; a great teller of stories; full of life, curiosity and love. His light has dimmed but continues to live on in the lives of those he loved and touched. The world is a better place for having him with us. He is truly at peace now and we celebrate his gift to us all. He was much loved and cherished in his lifetime...he knew it,and returned it in full measure, unselfishly.
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Ramona Carter Clark
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We were so sorry to learn of Fred's passing. You are in our thoughts. My, brother, Bill Carter, died in October 2012. Many years ago in their carefree days, Fred and Bill rode their bikes from Stockport to Moline to visit Fred's uncle. What an experience that must have been for them.
At our alumni banquet (June 8th) we always light a candle and read the name of those alumni that have died through the year. His name will be read along with his brother, Bob. We did not know he was deceased. Let me know when Bob died so we can add it to our books.
Take care!
Gene and Ramona Carter Clark
JM
Joe Melson
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To Martin family;
Will miss being able to see and visit with Fred when I'm able to visit this fine
Christian home in the future. Know he will be looking down and watching over one and all as his spiritual being is with the Lord. Grease and Pease.