William Fredrick Martin, age 80, of Arkdale, Wisconsin died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his home in Arkdale.
Memorial services will be 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30th, 2012 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until the time of service at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Bill was born October 6, 1931 in Galena, Illinois. He graduated from Dodgeville High School and then enlisted with United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged and then went to work in the retail grocery industry.
Bill married Beverly A. Wilda on April 10, 1954 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Following his retirement from Kohl’s Food Stores he and Beverly moved to Adams County.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Martin; Grandson, Michael Martin; father, Fredrick Martin & mother, Cecilia (Donald) Dickson.
Survivors:
Son: Michael A. Martin of Hudson, Florida
Daughter: Patrice A. Martin of Jefferson, Wisconsin
Daughter: Tracey R. Smith of Bellview, Florida
Son: Mathew D. (Jessica) Martin of Jefferson, Wisconsin
Brother: James (Judy) Martin of Council Bluffs, Iowa
Granddaughter: Alex K. Martin of Lake Mills, Wisconsin
Grandson: Ryan (Jackie) Martin of Holiday, Florida
Granddaughter: Angela McGlasson of Bellview, Florida
Granddaughter: Amanda Cushman of Madison, Wisconsin
five great-grandchildren
Loving Companion: Esther Vergeront of Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Memorials in Bill’s memory may be directed to the Tomah Hospice Touch, 601 Straw St., Tomah, WI 54660.
Mike, Patty, Tracy and Matt –
So many memories of Uncle Ted and Aunt Bev. I am sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Know I am thinking of you all.
Bill was for us a very loving friend. During our visits in Wisconsin he cared allways touching us.
May we extend our heartfelt sympathy to him and his family. Our hearts go out to him.
Miss you ‘dad’. The Martins taught me what it was to be part of a family. Memories of mom’s oyster stew, Grandma Don’s wilted lettuce, playing Eucker and Cribbage and drinking apricot brandy, as well as fishing in Arkansas with mom, dad, and Grandma and Grandpa Don. When I see their faces, I see them when they were laughing. They sure knew how to have fun. Those were the good ole’ days. Family is love. Always treasure what you have.
Bill was one of my dearest freinds. I worked with Bill for many years in the food business. Diane and I enjoyed going out with Bill and Bev for dinner and good times. I missed Bill when he retired and I’ll miss him more now that he is gone. God bless him and his family.
Rest In Peace My Hero. (Love You Always & Forever)