Joseph J. “Joe John” Martin, 64, of Keshena, passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at his home. Born on June 23, 1949, in Keshena, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Reiter) Martin.
After graduating from high school, Joe John enlisted with the United States Air Force and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Joe John worked as a welder with the military and as a patrolman with the Menominee Tribal Police. When not at work, he enjoyed bear hunting and fishing.
Joe John is survived by two sons, Joseph Martin Jr. and Christopher Martin, both of California; several grandchildren; five stepchildren, Rose Ann Otradovec, Lynette Upchurch, Reno Edgeton, Lorna (Harold) Odeen, Dorothy Irene Edgeton; and eight siblings, Susan Martin, of Shawano, Larry (Karen) Martin Jr., of Keshena, Bill Martin, of Keshena, Rose (LeRoy) Long, of Keshena, Helene (Joseph) Caldwell, of Keshena, Cindy (Edward) Boivin, of Keshena, Gloria (Randy) Klein, of Keshena, and Jane (fiancé, Ron Otradovic) Martin, of Keshena.
Joe John was preceded in death by a brother, George A. Martin, his parents and his former wife, Dorothy Martin.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at the Father Dave Barrett Center at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena. A prayer service will be held at the center on Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David McElroy, O Praem, officiating. Inurnment will be held in the spring at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Menominee American Legion Post 497 and the Veterans of the Menominee Nation.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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