Thursday, August 5, 2021 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at St. Francis Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
In care of the family for future designations.
Patrick “Pat” Paul Martin Sr., 79, of Wahoo, NE, entered into eternal rest on July 30, 2021 at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. On August 19, 1941, Pat was born in Oakland, CA and was the oldest of four children born to Paul P. and Alice A. (Suellwold). He was a lifelong resident of Wahoo and attended St. Wenceslaus grade school and was a graduate of Wahoo Public High School and Luther College. On June 27, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart Beverly (Loukota) and had seven children.
Pat was employed at American Stores Beef Packing 20 years and retired after 18 years as a Correction Officer for the State of Nebraska. Pat was a member of the Eagles Club, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Bishop Neumann Booster Club and was proud of running the chain gang at Bishop Neumann’s football games for all his sons and grandsons. He was a Junior College All-American running back while at Luther College, youth coach (baseball and basketball) and an avid sports fan. He loved the Cavaliers, Huskers and Chicago Cubs baseball, not always in that order. He also loved watching Law & Order, feeding his squirrels and adored his family.
Pat is survived by his wife, Beverly; children, Pat (Evelyn) Martin Jr. of Bennet, NE, Mike Martin of Huntington Beach, CA, Jim (Judi) Martin of Houston, TX, Laurie (Ralph) Woita of Wahoo, NE, Tim (Leda) Martin of Houston, TX, Ryan (Amy) Martin of Wahoo, NE and John (Stephanie) Martin of Lincoln, NE; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathleen (Joe) Ward of Lake Jackson, TX, Mary Kanter of Lincoln, NE, and Julie (Cody) Ramel of Lincoln, NE; 25 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Jim Kanter.
Pat will always live in your hearts, in your memories and the way you see the world. We are very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.
Joe and Kathleen Ward
Pat was the cousin who took time to let a 14 year old cousin ride with him and his girlfriend Beverly in their “cool” car through Wahoo and go hunting with him. He was a good man. Quiet but strong. We will miss him. May perpetual lights shine upon him.
Pat was my older cousin who made the family proud of his football exploits. Mainly we will remember our cousin, Pat as a loving son, proud husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Pat’s enduring legacy will last many lifetimes. Heaven bound, dear Pat.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Beverly and her family. We have some great memories of Pat on our visits to the farm every other summer when we were young.
James & Patricia(Osborne)Martin
As a fellow Luther College Classmate and football player, I got to know Pat quite well and truly appreciated his athletic skills. College provided our first opportunities playing on a team with guys from different towns, states and faith backgrounds which helped me become a better person.
I also enjoyed talking to Pat about the Wahoo community and local politics. Rest in Peace.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to Evelyn and her family . Sending ya’ll a virtual hug!
Deepest sympathy to the Martin family. May all your precious memories help you through the difficult days ahead.. Keeping you in my u to n my thoughts and prayers.
Beverly, and family, you have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat was truly one of the “good ones”! I appreciated his friendship and support during my years coaching at Neumann. He will be missed by so many. Sincere condolences to all the family.
Condolences to all the family. We always enjoyed visiting with Pat when he came in for coffee with the guys at the CORNER MARKET. May he Rest in Peace.
My sympathies and prayers for the family.
My sympathy to all of you! Pat left many good memories and his support of Bishop Neumann and the Cavaliers. I will remember him running the chains at innumerable football games! God Bless all of you and Blessings to his memories!
I am saddened to hear of Uncle Pat’s loss.
I am sure he will live on through his family. Prayers of peace to each and every one who loved him so much!
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Bev and the family at this sad time. Jerry and Sharon Smith
In memory of Patrick Martin, I have wonderful memories of my time spending with Pat and all the years visiting him in Nebraska. We were both born in Oakland, California 6 days apart. He always teased me and made me feel so special, I will always remember our times together and the love I felt from him. Rest in pease my dear cousin, you will always be special, I will miss you.
Love forever, Patricia Martin Osborne