of Marion, AR
August 24, 2018
Gerald Fred Martz, 87, of Marion passed away on Friday, August 25, 2018 at his home.
''Jerry'' was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from Devilbus High School and the University of Toledo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred D. Martz and Mayme Bade Martz, two brothers, James and Charles Martz, a son Fred Martz of Vero Beach, FL, and his first wife Joyce Klag Martz.
Jerry is survived his wife of thirty seven years Jeanie Hale Martz of Marion, a daughter, Wendy Hendrickson of Marion, and Leslie Rouquette of Memphis, TN, two grandchildren, Carolyn Martz of Vero Beach, FL, and Jerry Martz of Palm Bay, FL, one great grandson Jordon Martz, and two step children Chris Crain of Marion, and Laura Otto of McKinney, Tx.
Jerry joined the Marine Corp and served in the Korean War, he was a member of Baker's Bandits. He was wounded and spent a years in Great Lakes Naval Hospital, and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Jerry was employed by Owens Illinois in Toledo and American Lubricating in Memphis, Tn.
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DW
Sunday, October 7, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Nancy Ragsdale
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Jeanie, I am so very sorry. Assuredly I pray Jesus accompany you each step over this mountain and through the days ahead. He holds the future and you in His victorious and loving hands.
Alex Muchinsky
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Condolences from the Muchinsky Family.
Ted Ferguson
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Sweet Jeanie and family, so sorry for your loss, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers...
Teddy Ferguson
Fort Smith, AR