Pastor Arthur F. Martin, 85, of Fremont, OH, passed away at the home of his son, on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on April 6, 1932 in Wayne, OH to Charles E. and Martha R. (Bear) Martin.
Art married Marian L. Abbott on December 31, 1949 in Newport, KY and she preceded him in death on January 20, 2015. He worked for Pioneer Sugar Company for thirty years and retired in 1990. Art was ordained in the Pentecostal Church in 1970. He was an acting Minister for twenty years at El Bethel United Church. He was an avid fisherman.
Art is survived by his children, Cheryl J. Martin, Arthur W. Martin, Rev. Rick Martin and Kenneth P. Martin all of Fremont, OH and Sandra K. Stiffler of Sidney, OH; siblings, Robert Martin and Betty J. Robles both of Fremont, OH; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marian L. Martin; siblings, Rev. James, Elmer, Argel, Charles and George Martin and Mary E. Koleno.
Visitation: Wednesday from 10 to noon at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Wednesday, June 14, 2017; Noon at the funeral home with Pastor Ernie Robles officiating.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Memorials: Donor’s Choice
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Roxana Twigg
So sorry to hear this , but I am rejoicing with you also . Seen you a week ago Sunday and you said you were ready . You wanted to go ! Love you !
tonya yousey
sorry for your loss
Leigh Ann Michaels
You & Marian were the love of all my children! I will forever hold a special place in my heart being a part of your family! Sad is your passing but I know you wanted to be in heaven w/mom! Thank you so much for teaching me the “ART” of trading & baiting a hook! You brought God into my life & helped lift me up when my world was upside down. I love you like my own father & feel blessed that our paths crossed! Welcome home to you & Marian’s mansion God prepared for you both!
Linda Orndorff
I am sorry to hear of Art’s passing. He was a great man and it was my priviledge to have worked with him and be his friend for 40 plus years. God give all of you strength at this difficult time. Bless you all.
Carl and Nancy Deliberto Graham N,C,
To the Children of my Uncle Art ,May God keep you in his loving arms ,Uncle Art was a wonderful man He went home to be with many Brothers and aunt Mary ,He was a blessed man of God ,did his part for the Kingdom of God ,Pray that all of you stay close to God so that all of us can meet at that Great Meeting in the Air ,Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time ,Love Cousin Nancy And Carl
Pam fritz
So sorry for your loss. I have good memories of him. Prayers for all of you. Love Pam Fritz
Scott Kirsch
I’ll never forget the time he took with me as a young minister. Allowing me the privilege of preaching in his church and imparting wisdom to me. When I planted my first church he was such a blessing offering me so many resources. Happy for him but sad for his family.
Gene &Teresa Holloway
Sorry to hear about your father passing.we will be praying for you Sandy and your family.
Beverly Hosner
May y’all find comfort in the knowledge of knowing Art is rejoicing with the Lord. And meeting up with loved ones.
Rita Smith
RIP Pastor Art You are in the Real World now with your Savior Jesus
chris jaramillo
so sorry for your loss
Connie Stuby
Cheryl, Sandy, Artie, Rick, Kenny,
So sorry about your Dad passing, he was a wonderful person and always had that BIG smile, he will truly be missed. Gone for now but NOT forever! Uncle Art is now joined once again with the love of his life!,
Love,
Connie
Deb Steward
Will miss him and his wonderful smile he always had a kind word and prayer for me