David Marten

David L. Marten, age 83, of Tigerton, formerly of Cloverleaf Lakes, Clintonville, passed away with the comfort of family by his side early Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, 2024, at The Pines Post-Acute and Memory Care, Embarrass. David “Dave” Leroy Marten was born May 20, 1941, in Mattoon, son to the late Edwin and Gladys (Glinske) Marten. He attended Mattoon schools where he played basketball. Following high school, he worked as a farm hand in Black Creek and Eland areas, also in the potato fields. Then his father got him a job with Wisconsin Timber and Land/Veneer Mill cutting crew, later moving up to the logging crew. Dave bought a milk route and delivered until many farmers put in bulk tanks, moved to Shawano and drove whey truck for Graf Creamery Zachow. Dave then worked construction for ABC Buildings/Torborgs in Clintonville. Dave joined his wife, who was working as a certified nursing assistant for the Shawano Convalescent Center, and was hired as the maintenance man/groundskeeper for several years. Lastly, Dave was fortunate to be hired as the maintenance supervisor for the doctors at the Shawano Clinic, now known as ThedaCare Clinic, and retired from there. Dave really enjoyed working for the Shawano Clinic physicians. He loved spending time outdoors and hunted in his younger years. He enjoyed listening to polka music and classic country music on Sundays. Taking care of his yard was something Dave took pride in over the years. Dave enjoyed his John Deere tractor collection. As a self-taught carpenter, he built many things over the years, including the garages on his property. In his later years, Dave found joy in family gatherings and spending time with all of his grandchildren. Dave was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Town of Belle Plaine. Dave was united in marriage to Josephine Russell in 1961; they were blessed with three daughters. Dave is survived by the love of his life for over 50 years, Josephine; daughters, Sherry (Jim) Stordock, Sheila (Kevin) Herrmann and Roxanne Fischer; grandchildren, Nicholas (Becky) McKay, KrisAnn (Kenny) Tressler, Tara (Aaron Beyer) Marten and Dustin (Kassy) Fischer; great-grandchildren, Jake, Luke, Chance, Cece, Danica, Freyja, Micah David (named after his great-grandpa) and Colsyn; sisters, Sally (Bernard) Fuller and Christine Miller; brothers, Edwin Marten Jr. and Allen “Buzzy” Marten; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. The immediate family want to thank Moments Hospice for their excellent care and compassion. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Tod Fischer; brother-in-law, Donnie Miller; and sister-in-law, Pat Marten. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Town of Belle Plaine, with the Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the Marten family with arrangements. An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.