He worked in northwest Iowa for several years as a farmhand. Later, he worked for the State Highway Dept. out of Lyons, NE. He also worked, as did his wife, at the Mead Ordnance Plant, driving back and forth from his home in Lyons.
On May 14, 1939, he was married to Doris Lyght in Walthill. They lived in Decatur, in Arelia, Iowa, in Wyoming, and in Lyons, before moving to Fremont in 1955. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Vrana Construction and also for Hawkins Construction in Omaha. After retiring, he worked as the custodian for the Trinity Lutheran School.
He was preceded in death by his wife Doris in February of 1995, a son Marvin, a grandchild, and 2 brothers Kenton & Leslie.
Survivors: 2 daughters - Arla and husband Irvan Hoerath of Fremont
Janice and husband Marcus Ortiz of Lincoln
2 sons - Ervin Martin of Fairbault, Minnesota
Randall and wife Evelyn Martin of Fremont
12 grandchildren
several great, and great, great grandchildren
1 sister - Cleta and husband Douglas Bell of Waxahachie, Texas
2 brothers - Lyle and wife Joan Martin of Fremont
Melvin and wife Peggy Martin of Sand Point, Idaho
also survived by nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (January 7th, 2009) in the Church of the Nazarene (Military & Johnson Rds, Fremont) with the Rev. Tom Shaw officiating. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Tuesday (Jan. 6th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM. Visitation at the church Wednesday morning will be for an hour before the service.
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Linda and Steve Dinges and Family
Ceresco, NE Tuesday, January 6, 2009 So sorry to hear about Durwards passing. Wish we could be there. Will have all of you in our prayers. I hope that knowing that he is with the Lord helps ease the pain.WANDA GIBSON
duenweg, mi Tuesday, January 6, 2009 lots of good memories of growing up with his sister and brothers, Durward was sort of a big brother on my visits. always enjoyed our visits at reunions. he will be missed by many. see you in heaven Durward.Mary Smith
Picayune, MS Tuesday, January 6, 2009 I had a nice long talk with him at the last reunion at I enjoyed greatly. It is hard to say good bye but knowing he is with GOD makes it eaiser. He will be missed. Tead and Lelands 3rd daughter Mary SmithJoseph Hultquist
Leachville, AR Sunday, January 4, 2009 While I did not have occassion to spend any measurable amount of time with Durward, he and Lyle were favorite cousins to my mother, Nellie (Underwood) Hultquist. She told many stories of their times. She was proud of Durward to such a degree that I had the impression she had helped raise him. With her being born in 1908, that does not seem to very probable. Kay and myself are keeping the Martin family in prayer during this time and we believe that His mighty hand is upon you.