Robert E. Martin, 86, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1936 in Rollersville, OH to Charles and Martha (Bear) Martin. He attended Fremont City Schools. Robert returned to school at Terra State College to earn his GED at the age of seventy. Robert married Rose Lynn Siebert on August 26, 1955 at the Open Door Tabernacle officiated by his older brother, Rev. James F. Martin. They had seven children which included two sets of twins and were married for fifty-nine years before Rose passed away on March 8, 2014. Early in his career he worked for Paul Goodman building homes, then was self employed as a homebuilder in Fremont until 1974. In 1979 he and Rose moved to Litchfield, MI and served as Associate Pastors for Living Water Church in Quincy, MI. They returned to their hometown, Fremont, in 1989 and made Victory Church their home church where he served as a minister for hospital visitation and prayer warrior.
On September 7, 2014 Robert married Josephine Florio and she survives. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, jokester, and storyteller. Robert enjoyed activities with his family. He will be truly missed by his friends and family.
Robert is survived by his wife, Josephine Martin, Fremont, OH; children, Robert E. Martin, Jr, Kimberly A. (Eric) Hoffman, Timothy A. Martin, Mark S. (Sherri) Martin, all of Fremont, OH, John P. (Kim) Martin, Ambridge, PA, Joylyn P. (Nathaniel) Wilson, Olalla, WA, and Joel K. Martin, DeKalb, IL; stepchildren, Chris (Deb) Stout, Sun City, FL and Michelle (Greg) Fiber, Winchester, TN; sister, Betty Robles; forty grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Rose L. (Siebert) Martin; siblings, Rev. James F. Martin, Elmer Martin, Argel Martin, Charles Martin, George Martin, Arthur Martin, and Mary (Martin) Koleno; grandchildren, Ishelle Linn Wilson, and Justin Julius Martin; step-grandchild, Kelly Fiber; daughters-in-law, Paula J. Martin, Carole L. Martin and Melinda K. Martin.
Visitation: Friday, May 5, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St. Fremont, OH 43420.
Service: Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Victory Church 2051 Old Oak Harbor Rd., Fremont, OH 43420. His nephews, Rev. Ernest Robles and Rev. Scott Robles will officiate. Visitation will also take place from 10-11 a.m. at the church.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH.
Memorials: Gideons International or to the family.
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Laurie Smith
Condolences to the familyi always loved running into Bob, he was always pleasant to talk with. Always had good things to say a bout everyone! He will be missed.
MaryLou Blausey
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David Davis
Prayers and My condolences from David and Sheila Davis from Englewood Tennessee. to the family …..He was a true christian man and American….
Janet Hall
Rob and your family, my deepest condolences for the loss of your father! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Trisha Zucker
Sorry for your families loss. Will miss seeing him out in his yard working & sitting in his chair relaxing. Rest In Peace Mr.Martin.
John Mollinger
Bob was one of the greatest men of God Fremont ever knew . The anointing of God resided in him and flowed from him. Good touched me through Bob and I’ll never be the same.
nancy deliberto
Uncle Bob ,you were the last of Martin’s boys ,God blessed you with the longest life here on earth , Go get your rewards Your work on earth is finish . You will be missed ,someday we will all meet on the other side , love and prayers to all the family love Your niece Nancy
Janet Kimball
I admired Bob and Rose and learned much about the Christian walk from both of them. I am grateful to God for sending them to Michigan. I am sorry for your families loss. Bob was a good man. Love to all
Gary Nickelson
Rob, so sorry to hear about your Dad . Please accept our condolences. You and your family will be kept in our prayers. Love to you and the family.
janet k twigg
Love uncle Bob he was a good man of God and a sweet uncle any one would ask for Say hi to my Daddy uncle Bob RIH