Walter G. Martin

Walter G. Martin, 73, of 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, formerly of Denver, died Monday, October 17, 2011, at Landis Homes. Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Clyde G. and Minnie (Groff) Martin. He was the husband of Faye (Landis) Martin with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Walter was an active member of the Pine Grove Mennonite Church in Bowmansville. He served on the board of directors for Camp Men-O-Lan in Quakertown and was an assistant scout master for the Terre Hill Boy Scout Troop #172. He worked as an electrician and retired in 2003. Walter served seven years in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. While on the U.S.S. Enterprise he made a trip around the world. Walter enjoyed traveling, visiting 49 of the 50 states plus several Canadian Provinces. He enjoyed hunting and making jellies and jams for competition in the local fairs. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Sheila Martin of Denver; a son, Jason, married to Melissa Lingle-Martin of Marietta, GA; two sisters, Grace, married to Selmer Redcay of Coudersport, and Mary Good of Ephrata; and a brother-in-law, Noah, married to Pauline Zimmerman of Lancaster. Preceding him in death is a sister, Betty Zimmerman; and a brother-in-law, John Good. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 24 at 10:30 am at Pine Grove Mennonite Church, 1194 Reading Road, Bowmansville, PA 17507, with the Reverend Jonathan Yoder and the Reverend David Parsons officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Church on Sunday from 6-8 pm and on Monday from 9:30 – 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Walter’s memory to Pine Grove Mennonite Church Memorial Fund, address above. To send the family condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.