Harry Martin's Obituary
Sturtevant – Harry J. Martin, 43, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 with his family at his side.
Harry was born in Racine to the Ben Sr. and Leila Mae (nee: Jansen) Martin on December 8, 1970. He lived in Sturtevant for most of his life.
Harry was employed at C.H Distributors as a fork lift driver. He also worked for Farm & Fleet and Spencer's Bowl. Harry was an avid bowler involved in many bowling leagues. He has bowled several 300 games. He enjoyed sports in general, especially coaching football and basketball. Harry was a big fan of the Detroit Lions. Most importantly he loved his family and friends.
Harry will be dearly missed by his mother, Leila Martin; two brothers and one sister, Ben Martin, Cindy (Steve) Zastrow and Danny Martin; nieces, Tiffany and Kristen Zastrow; Uncle Harold Jansen and many other aunts and uncles who also loved Harry; and other relatives and friends. Harry was preceded in death by his father, Ben Martin Sr.; grandma and Grandpa Martin; Grandma and Grandpa Jansen; two aunts and one uncle, Shirley (Ted) Droysen and Ethel Jansen.
Funeral services for Mr. Martin will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM. The family prefers Harry's celebration of life to be casual. Please feel free to wear casual attire with your favorite football team apparel. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 10:00 AM until the service time of 1:00 PM. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
"The family would like to thank the staff at the Froedtert Hospital ICU for their support to Harry and his family."
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