He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of the home, his son Douglas Randall Martin, his daughter Sherry Nelson (Michael) and their sons Jacob and Jeremiah.
He was preceded in death by his parents Evert and Dora Martin when he was very young, and then by his Aunt and Uncle, Lily and Arthur Barry who raised him.
Bill married Bonnie Lee Chambers (LHS Class of 1952) on June 29, 1951.
He graduated high school, attended trade school and was employed by Kaaz Woodworking from 1951 to 1953. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He returned to work at Kaaz Woodworking from 1955 to 1967. He worked for The United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth 1967 to 1987, and Riverside Resources from 1987 to 1995. Bill greatly enjoyed driving the bus for Riverside and will be remembered for the laughter and smiles he brought to so many people. He was a very active member of St. Paul Episcopal Church and the Leavenworth Lions Club.
Bill will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 13th, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at The Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be Friday, September 14th, 2012 at 10:00am at St. Paul Episcopal Church Leavenworth, KS. Memorials are suggested to The Council on Aging and St. Paul Episcopal Church.
Bill and Bonnie
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