Sharon A Martin
May 02, 1954 - February 09, 2021
Obituary
DEFOREST - Sharon A. Martin, age 66, of DeForest, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on May 2, 1954, in Madison, the daughter of Lyle and Doris (Lawrence) Ziegler.
Sharon was born and raised in the Seminary Springs area where she went on to graduate from Sun Prairie High School, class of 1972. She attended a one room school before moving to the Sun Prairie School District. Growing up on a farm, she was gifted an acre of land to raise tobacco. After planting and harvesting it she had enough money for a trip to San Francisco to visit her aunt and uncle.
After high school, she moved to Florida and started her family. In the 1980’s she returned back to Sun Prairie. Sharon worked for the Federal Government for many years in the U.S. Marshall Office, FBI and most recently for the US Attorney’s Office, retiring in June of 2018. She took great pride in her work and was a warrior breast cancer survivor. Sharon enjoyed making hand stamped cards, cooking and baking and loved traveling.
Sharon is survived by her two sons, Shane (Charlene) Martin and Shawn (Jennifer) Martin; grandchildren, Dawson and Blake, and Cassidy, Shelby, Samuel, Landon and Sawyer; a brother, Dan Ziegler; and two sisters, Linda (John Holmes) Ziegler and Connie Ziegler. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Larry Ziegler.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date when family and friends are able to safely gather. Sharon’s family wishes to thank Dan Graber, her colleague and friend for all his support over the years and her cardiology nurses for all the care they provided. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com .
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Dorothy Vesperman
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I first met Sharon in Lancaster, WI, about 1973. We worked together, and I would ride with her. We both went different directions and didn’t stay in touch. About 2004 I became a Stampin Up demonstrator, Connie said she was going to bring her sister. Her sister was Sharon, I was so happy to reconnect with her! Sharon was a kind, caring, strong lady. She was a fighter, and dealt with some tough health issues and kept going! Your fight is over, and you can Rest In Peace! I’m so glad our paths crossed twice sweet lady!! Your memories will live on in every one that knew you! And will be missed dearly by many!!! My deepest sympathy to Sharon’s family!
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John Vaudreuil
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I was honored to be Sharon’s work colleague at the US Attorney’s Office during her long career of dedicated public service. She worked hard and her skills made the office a better place. From 2010-2017 I lead the office as the US Attorney, and I could always count on Sharon to “tell it like it is” — which is often rare, but always valuable. John W. Vaudreuil
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James Parker
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I worked with Sharon when we were both assigned to the Western Wisconsin Fugitive Task Force in the late 1990s. I would then see her from time to time after she started working at the US Attorney's Office. It was a pleasure to know her and work with her. My condolences to Sharon's family. Jim Parker, Special Agent FBI Retired