Monday, January 25, 2016 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Marcy Chapel ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Interment at Ashland Cemetery ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Sunday, January 24, 2016 ~ 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Marcy Chapel ~ Ashland, Nebraska
In Care of the Family for Future Designation
Kenneth W. Martin, 89 of Springfield, NE, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at his home near Springfield. He was born March 18, 1926 in Gretna, NE to Willis and Katherine (Fleck) Martin. On December 6, 1950, Ken was married to Evelyn Heisner in Wahoo, NE. Ken was a lifelong farmer in Sarpy County.
Ken loved fishing and hunting. He was a good mechanic and excellent at woodworking and making furniture. Ken had many hobbies, but most of all he was a family man.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Evelyn Martin; son Louis Gibson of Springfield; grandchildren: Kevin (Tammy) Gibson of Ashland, Amy (Darrell) Eloge of Lincoln, and Lisa (Tony) Matthes of Genoa; great-grandchildren: Tyler Gibson, Nicole and Trevor Fossler, Aryan Eloge, Layney and Lausyn Matthes; sister Bernice (Bob) Lorenson of Waverly; sisters-in-law: Edith Smith of Papillion and Myrt Heisner of Springfield; brother-in-law Bob Heisner; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents Willis and Katherine Martin; brother Fred Martin; sister Blanche Root; daughter-in-law Laureen Gibson; brothers-in-law: Abe Heisner Sr., Rich Heisner, and Darrel Smith; sister-in-law Dorothy (Alex) Josoff.
Grandpa,
There is so much to say but where to begin? My childhood was amazing the things that you and grandma did with us kids. You were a man of few words but spoke volumes. I will never forget fishing, learning how to do woodworking and the best of all going Easter egg hunting and you would go behind me and take my eggs out and put them back down on the ground. I felt like you were amazing that you knew where all the secrets places are. You were a great father to my dad. A perfect husband to grandma. We will take good care of her. And thank you for being the grandpa you were. My kids will forever have a place in their hearts for you. Thanks for believing in me and standing me. I could go on but you know how great you were so we will leave it as you always say to me when I would leave “Don’t go away mad, just go away!”
Love you forever and a day,
Amy
Uncle Kenny, you were a hoot back in the day.. I remember doing the chickens in your yard in the shed..you would chop and remove the feathers and help with cleaning and bagging them..I really remember when you let me “( TRY )” to do the chopping …it only took 4/6 chops when you chuckled and finished ..it was always fun coming to your home and play and you and Aunt Evelyn with the chores…you were one darn good UNCLE…I will never forget you…Rest in Peace and have fun fishing with my Dad &Uncle Abe….
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope your wonderful memories will make this loss easier to bear. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue Taylor
Dear Tish Sellin, Our deepest sympathies for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Madonna Transition Team
We are very sorry for your loss and our condolences to all. The pain of death can be overwhelming no matter what the age. The Bible provides comfort during difficult times. We are promised at 1 Corinthians 15:26 that very soon “death will be brought to nothing.” Then we have the prospect of being reunited with our loved ones right here on earth. – Psalm 37:10, 11. We hope this brings you comfort and hope.