Mr. David L. Martin's Obituary
Mr. David L. Martin, 76, passed away Friday, May 01, 2015 at his home. Born in Muskegon, January 15, 1939, to Lee and Carrie (Sutter) Martin, he was a proud graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central Class of 1957. He married the former Darlene Wheater June 18, 1960 at St. Jean’s Catholic Church, and lived in the Muskegon area all his life. Dave had been a salesman for Dresser/LiftTech for more than 40 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and Vikings Lodge; and had served as Vice Mayor and Councilman for the City of Roosevelt Park. His SURVIVORS include his wife, Darlene; sons David and Kari Martin and their children Ryan, Amanda, and Holly, and Andrew and his son, Drew; daughter, Ann and Cameron Main and their children Mackenzie and Jacob; brothers: James (Beverly) Martin, Fred Martin, and Bernard (Leslie) Martin; sister, Rita (Anthony) Krol; brothers-and sisters-in-law, Linda (Larry) Haeger, and John (Ginny) Wheater; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Alfred and Gertrude Wheater; and daughter-in-law, Janet Martin in July, 2014. Dave enjoyed following Muskegon Catholic Central football, and very rarely missed any grandchild’s sporting event. VISITATION for David Martin will be Monday, May 4, 2015 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444, phone 231-798-1100. A FUNERAL MASS will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 2929 McCracken St., with Rev. Fr. Philip Salmonowicz as Celebrant. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS to Greater Muskegon Catholic Schools would be appreciated.
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