John W. Martin

John W. Martin, age 91 of Clear Lake, WI, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Amery Regional Medical Center.

John William Martin “Johnny” was born on September 8, 1922 in Forest Township, WI, the son of Herman & Hulda (Hahn) Martin.  He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest Township and attended Highlanding school in Deer Park.  In 1946, John joined the U.S. Army and served in Japan at the end of WWII.   On his return, he met and married Lois Kuhl on August 24, 1951 at Grace Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI.   Together they farmed and raised three daughters, Kristine, Susan, & Cindy.   John was a very good and successful farmer who took care of his animals and land.  After retiring in 1995, he enjoyed camping,    fishing, playing cards and traveling to see his daughters in California, Utah  and Illinois.  He was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church where he had served on the board and with his wife Lois was the janitor for many years.  He was also a member of the Clear Lake VFW.  John was a quiet humble man who never asked for much.  He dearly loved his family and his Lord.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman & Hulda Martin; brother, Henry Martin;
sisters, Anna Rand & Louise St. Germain

He leaves to mourn his passing;

Wife  -  Lois Martin  -  Clear Lake, WI

Daughters
Kristine (Larry) Ferstenou  -  Ivins, UT
Susan (Duane) Landini  -  Bensonville, IL
Cindy Martin  -  San Luis Obispo, CA

Granddaughter
Jessica Landini  -  Milwaukee, WI

Relatives and Friends

Funeral Service  -  Monday, January 6, 2014 at  1 pm  at Grace Lutheran church in Clear Lake, WI

Visitation - Monday, January 6, 2014 at  1 pm  at Grace Lutheran church in Clear Lake, WI from 11 am to 1 pm.

Clergy  -  Pastor Ellery Groth

Organist  -  Judy Weber

Casketbearers  -  Cary Steeg, Allen Rand, Lee Jacobson, Dennis Johnson, Robert St. Germain, Larry Thelan


Interment
Clear Lake Cemetery  with full military honors provided by the
Clear Lake Area Veterans Honor Guard.

Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI is handling the arrangements.
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com  

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