Obit: Martin, Jacob D. (1927 - 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Graber, Hartman, Helmuth, Hershey, Kalous, Kauffman, Keener, Martin, Miller, Overholt, Schrock, Stoll, Wenger, Zimmerman

----Source: The Nash-Jackan Funeral Home (Ladysmith, WI) 1/03/2018

Martin, Jacob D. (11 DEC 1927 - 31 DEC 2017)

Jacob D. Martin, of Ladysmith died on Sunday, December 31st, 2017 in Wakarusa, IN.

He is survived by 6 daughters; Nancy Overholt of Aroda, VA, Priscilla Martin of Goshen, IN, Nettie Graber of Hillsboro, WI, Sally Wenger of Wakarusa, IN, Margret Schrock of Blackville, SC and Retha Helmuth of Harrisonburg, VA, 3 sons; Willard and Kenny both of Goshen, IN and Oliver of Marshfield, WI, 36 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters: Ella Hershey and Rhoda Stoll and 1 brother; Lewis.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at the Sheldon Mennonite Church with Ted Miller, Kirby Zimmerman and Vernon Martin officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sheldon.

Jacob’s family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and then again from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 5th, 2018 at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith and again for an hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.

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----Source: The Ladysmith News (Ladysmith, WI) 1/04/2018

Jacob Daniel Martin, age 90, went to be with his Saviour on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Wakarusa, Ind., where he was a resident for three years and eight months. He suffered from congestive heart failure.

He was born in Ulen, Minn., on Dec. 11, 1927 to Daniel and Anna (Keener) Martin. In the fall of 1931, the family moved on a farm near Sheldon, where they continued to raise the family.
At the age of 14, Jake became a Christian, was baptized and became a member of the Sheldon Mennonite Church. (Dad always remarked about “such peace flooded my soul that I’ll never forget” when he gave his heart to Jesus.

Jacob married Lydia Kalous on June 27, 1950. She preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 2013.

Jake was a dairy farmer for about 50 years. He was a good farmer and a hard worker. He especially loved driving tractor and plowing. He kept his equipment in tip-top shape and liked having things clean and neat.

When Lydia was admitted to the Ladysmith Living Center because of a severe stroke in 2006, Jake faithfully visited her every day. He read the Bible to her, prayed with her and showed her unconditional love, leaving a tremendous godly example.

Jacob is survived by six daughters and three sons: Nancy (Donnie) Overholt of Aroda, Va., Willard (Judy) Martin of Goshen, Ind., Priscilla (Loren) Martin of Goshen, Ind., Nettie (Steve) Graber of Hillsboro, Kenny Martin of Goshen, Ind., Sally (Doug) Wenger of Wakarusa, Ind., Margaret (Richard) Schrock of Blackville, S.C., Retha (Mark) Helmuth of Harrisonburg, Va. and Oliver Martin of Marshfield. He is also survived by 36 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Ella Hershey and Rhoda Stoll; his brother, Lewis (Wilma) Martin and his sisters-in-law, Pearl and Ada Martin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia; his parents, Daniel and Anna Martin; his brothers, Perry, Edwin and George Martin; his sisters, Aletha Kauffman and Mildred Hartman; his grandson, Jaran William Martin (stillborn) and a great-grandson, Brandon Ray Overholt.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Sheldon Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sheldon.

Memorials in Jacob's name are requested to the Sheldon Mennonite Church.

Nash-Jackan Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.