Martens, John W. (1918-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 3 p. 27

Birth date: 1918 Jul 9

text of obituary:

JOHN W. MARTENS

John Martens died Feb . 21 in his sleep. He was born July 9, 1918 in Warman, Sask . He moved to Manitoba as a teenager to find employment. For the majority of his work- ing years, he farmed near Kleefeld. He also worked at Pioneer Electric in Winnipeg and Keystone Hatchery in Niver- ville. John had a strong work ethic. He enjoyed good health most of his life, but suffered several strokes in later years and had to move to a nurs- ing home. He enjoyed watching his grandchil- dren and great-grandchildren grow up, watch- ing WWF wrestling, and playing guitar. John was a quiet, private man, and liked to be punctual. Predeceased by 2 sisters; 4 brothers; 2 grand- children; he is mourned by Katherine, his wife of 61 years; children Ed (Tina), Irene (Dan) Pauls, Walter (Sandra), Harold (Kathy), Art (Carol), and Val; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.