In Remembrance Of
David Walter Martin
David Walter Martin, 53, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009.
He was born on June 30, 1956 to Walter Edward, Jr. and Anna Lee (Paden) Martin in St. Joseph where he grew up and in 1975 graduated from Benton High School.
On December 31, 1980 he was united in marriage to Linda Dittmar. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph where they made their home.
David worked for Sherwood Medical until their closing in 1993. He then worked for Cryovac/Sealed Air until his death.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Edgerton. David studied Martial Arts and was an avid sword collector. He loved hunting and fishing and was an accomplished welder.
David was preceded in death by his father, Walter “Bud” Martin; father-in-law, Donald Dittmar and sister-in-law, Donna Dittmar.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of the home; son, Adrian D. Martin; daughter, Alaina Martin; mother, Anna L. Martin; brothers James Martin and wife, Carolyn, and Mark Martin and wife, Vanessa; mother-in-law, Neva Dittmar; brothers-in-law, John Dittmar, Roger Dittmar and Glenn Dittmar and wife, Rhonda; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday August 24th at the Agency Baptist Church.
Burial: Agency Cemetery
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday at the church
Donations may be made to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church or the Agency Baptist Church.
Arrangements: Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
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L. J. Edwards
Dave will be missed by all of his co-workers here at Sealed Air. I first met Dave in November 1997 when I moved to St. Joseph, MO from Wichita Falls, TX. We worked together ever since at Sealed Air. Dave was a joy to work with and was a true person with a good heart. I will miss talking to him.
Glenn and Rhonda Dittmar
Dave was our brother-in-law for 28 years and our freind. We will miss him.
Andrea and Richard
Anna and family,
We are so truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Richard and Andrea