Mike Martin

Mike Martin, Sr., 84, of Muscatine, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Unity Hospital in Muscatine. He was born September 23, 1921, at Muscatine, the son of Frank C. and Mattie Marie Brown Martin. He married Viola Creamer in 1941. They were divorced. He married Loretta Armstrong on June 27, 1956, at Kahoka, MO. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He served in Nothern France, Rhineland and Central Europe as part of Company H of the 414th Infantry Regiment. He earned the rank of Sergeant and was a Squad Leader. Some of his citations and decorations included the Silver Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the EAMET Ribbon. He had served as a police officer for the City of Muscatine for eight years and as a deputy sheriff under Sheriff Charles Anson for ten years. He managed the Trailways Bus Depot, was a supervisor at H.J. Heinz Company and retired as a security guard for Oscar Mayer in 1983, after fourteen years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 27 and a past member of the Moose. He enjoyed hunting and loved working around the home and in the yard. He especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Loretta; six sons Mike, Jr. and his wife Marge of South Sioux City, NE., Thomas A. Martin of Santa Maria, CA., Jerry S. Martin and wife Connie of Illinois City, Steven P. Martin and wife Denise of Naperville, IL., Alan P. Martin and Jeffrey W. Martin both of Muscatine; two daughters Cheryl Bendele and husband Paul of Santa Maria, CA. and Patricia A. Kline and husband Mike of Lone Tree; two sisters Elaine Diller of Muscatine and Gloria Nietzel of Idaho; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son David, and an infant daughter Linda Lou Martin. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mike Martin Sr. please visit our .