Martin “Pastor Marty” Nolet
Alzheimer’s Disease. Though Alzheimer’s stole many of his memories and coordination, it did not steal his good nature and sense of humor.
Marty spent his early life growing up in the Milwaukee area. He served the United States Air Force in the late 1960s, serving as a radar intercept operator. After training in Texas and Mississippi, his first duty station was in Duluth Minnesota where he met his first wife, Patricia. He was then transferred to West Germany the following year and they enjoyed travelling throughout Europe.
Marty graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville before continuing his studies at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary where he earned a Masters of Divinity. He spent the better part of five decades as a minister in the United Methodist Church-Wisconsin Conference. He was a skilled sermon writer, weaving in current events and storytelling to engage both young and old. He also had a strong church business sense and was always driving somewhere to help parishioners in need. He served as pastor at United Methodist churches in Ithaca, Brooklyn, Bloomer, Richland Center, Parfreyville, Lodi, Spooner, and recent terms in Westfield, Coloma, Wisconsin Rapids and Necedah. He was selected by the Conference to participate in two missionary experiences to Indonesia and India.
Community service was an important party of Marty’s life. He was a volunteer firefighter, non-profit board member, Civil Air Patrol Chaplain, and was a member of the American Legion Red Cloud Post 250 where he served in the honor guard. He also eloquently spoke at many Veteran’s Day and memorial dedication ceremonies.
In 1998, Marty married Theresa (“Terry”) and they shared many adventures. Marty had a lifelong love of the outdoors. Among his favorite activities were camping with family, hiking or just taking long walks around town, fishing, and learning about local history. During his trips, he always looked for a good bakery and train, maritime or aviation museums.
Survivors include wife Terry, stepsons Ross and Dean (Christina), step-granddaughter Holly, siblings Kay (George), Patty, Julie (Frank) and Kenny (Tania), sons Jay (Suzy) and Chris (Kim) and their mother Pat. Special thanks to the staff at Rosebrooke Senior Living and Heartland Hospice for caring for Marty in his final weeks. Terry would also like to thank the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Adams, Adams Caregiver Support Group, and North Star Services, Inc. for their support during her Alzheimer's caregiving journey.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 9 th at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Friendship, WI at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Those wishing to honor Marty with a memorial may direct it to North Star Services, Inc., ADRC of Adams Co., or American Legion Red Cloud Post 250.
We did not know Marty for very long, but for the short time we did, he showed us what a kind and giving person he was. He was so helpful to those who were struggling when he struggled so hard with his own illness. Terry, I am so sorry for your loss.
Prayers for the family.. we were so fortunate to have him come to our little church i n Coloma. He was
A great man and sad to see him leave.t
Sorry for your loss
Sympathy to you, Terry, and your family. So many good memories of Marty while he served at Parfreyville UMC – a real joy to have known him as pastor and friend. Thanks for sharing him with the rest of us!
(By the way, your painting of our church is still hanging in the fellowship hall. You have a wonderful artistic talent.)
Please accept our sympathies Terry.
We will forever remember Marty and Terry serving in our Spooner United Methodist Church. A special memory would be the childrens time where Marty had a surprise bag and always managed to create a wonderful message for the kids!
Peace to your family❤️
Mort and Stephanie Dahl
Pastor Marty also served Lakeview United methodist church in hertel,wi.
I enjoyed his sermons and best of all how he entertained our children. May God bless the family.
So sorry for your loss.
Jay, Suzy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our most sincere condolences.
I am forever grateful for Pastor Marty’s gifted ministry and steady hand as he served Westfield and Coloma following a disruptive event. Pastor Marty was the first person to greet me at Necedah on the first day of my appointment to that congregation. He was a blessing to those fortunate enough to receive his many gifts and now he lives in the Church Triumphant. Thanks be to God.
Our deepest sympathy to Terry and the family. In the short amount of time we had getting to know Marty he was so caring and helpful to everyone. He will truely be missed. Sending our love and prayers
Heartbreaking for Terri and all family & friends. hugs🙏
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Spent many times together while Marty was pastor in Bloomer. We were good friends and they were at our farm a lot. Jay, do you remember taking Gena to prom? 😊. Our sincerest sympathy to Jay & Chris and their families.
Marty was such a nice guy. Our condolences go out to you Terry, and family. What a great neighbor he was. We’re proud to have known him.
Marty will be missed because of his giving heart and his smiling face. So sad for you, Terry. I remember all of the road trips and adventures that you took. He always treated you with love and respect. He was our donut guy, too! Hugs to you and the boys. Tim and Barb Parker
Terry and Family, we were so very saddened to hear of Marty’s passing. What an amazing man he was! We send our deepest condolences.
Sorry for your loss Jay and Suzy, please accept our condolences.
My husband, Bruce and I met Marty and Terry back in Sept. 1998 (I think was the year) at Badlands Camp Ground. They helped us out that evening as I was quite sick with food poisoning. They were trying to set up their tent right across from us. We have remained friends all these years. So sorry for your loss, Terry. Sending you tons and tons of hugs and prayers.