William
William Martin
d. December 9, 2014
Bill was born June 18, 1924 in Wabasha County, MN to William and
Julia A (Darcy) Martin. He married Elaine Vogel on September 30,
1950 at St. Cashmere Church in Newton, WI.
In his early years he was a mechanic and school bus driver at Binder
Sales and Service for 17 years. While continuing to drive school bus,
he became superintendent of building and school grounds at the
Plainview School for 23 years. He owned and operated, with his sons,
Martin Cycle Shop where they sold and repaired bicycles. He was a
volunteer fire fighter for the Plainview Fire Department for 26 years
and worked part time for the Plainview Police Department. He was a
charter member of the Plainview Ambulance and Plainview JC’s, and
was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the National
Association of Engineers.
He was able to retire at age 62. He and Elaine enjoyed traveling in
their motor home and wintering in Weslaco, TX.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine of Plainview; Children, William of
Winona, Allan (Cathy) of Owatonna. Betty (Ben) Tlougan of Plainview,
Cheryl (Ken) Eversman of Plainview, John of Owatonna, Christine
(Mike) Beumer of Brooklyn, IA, Scott (Nancy) of Albert Lea and Glenn
(Sue) of Austin; 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren and a
sister, Esther Lyons of Crystal, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, 1 sister and an
infant son, David.
Funeral mass is Saturday, December 13, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joachim’s
Catholic Church in Plainview with Father William Becker officiating.
Burial is at the St. Joachim’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, 4-
8 p.m. at the Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview and one hour
prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.
Schad & Zabel Funeral Home, 57 3rd St SW, Plainview, MN 55964,
507-534-2003
Schadandzabelfuneralhomes.com
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