Marion Eugene Martin

Marion E. Martin, age 80, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake with full military rites. Visitation will take place Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Marion E. Martin was born February 27, 1932 in Hancock, Iowa the son of Wayne and Edna (Kobs) Martin. He was baptized on September 18, 1933 in Hancock and later confirmed on December 29, 1956 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Growing up, the family moved several times. He attended Lewis Consolidated, country school at Shelby, country school at Lincoln Lee, and then graduated from Albert City High School in 1950. On November 4, 1952, Marion entered the United States Army and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska. He served his country with the 196th Infantry, during the Korean Conflict, where he earned the rank of CPL (T). Marion received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on October 13, 1954. On December 9, 1956 Marion was united in marriage to Norene Ripke at the Zion Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Together, they were blessed with three children: Brenda, Denise, and Brian. Marion was a member of the American Legion in Varina and Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Marion was a life time farmer and raised livestock. He also worked a few years for Walnut Grove in Storm Lake. Marion loved dancing, card clubs, and Hawkeye basketball. In his spare time, he enjoyed trips to Branson and traveling out west. Marion loved attending his granddaughterâ€™s band and orchestra concerts and piano recitals, along with his grandsonâ€™s football games and track meets. Marion treasured spending time with his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Norene Martin of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Brenda (Mick) Koeppe of Storm Lake, Iowa; Brian (Sandy) Martin of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Angela (Ryan) Weitzel of Sac City, Iowa; Justin (Jennifer) Koeppe of Ankeny, Iowa; great grandchild, Colin Koeppe of Ankeny, Iowa; brother, Dale (Joan) Martin of Storm Lake, Iowa; sisters: Joan (Gilbert) Phillips of Des Moines, Iowa; Joyce Hoskins of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Elaine (Gerald) Carlson of Bella Vista, Arkansas; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin (Judy) Ripke of Rembrandt, Iowa; extended family and friends. Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Edna Martin; daughter, Denise Martin; parents-in-law, Raymond and Marie Ripke.

Marion Eugene Martin

February 27, 1932 - February 11, 2013