Stanley A. “Stan” Martin
July 31, 1937 – June 13, 2024
Stan was born in Secor, Illinois to Laura and Harold Martin. He grew up in Gridley, Illinois and became the family farmer at age 13. He served in the Army, and graduated from the University of Illinois. In 1973, he moved to Omaha, Nebraska with his family and was employed as a CPA in the Finance Department for Union Pacific Railroad. He was married to Karen for 61 years; she survives. Also surviving are Steven (son); Kathleen (daughter) and Matthew Martin (son-in-law) and Benjamin, Samuel, and Abigail (their children); Kelly (daughter) and Greg Nelson (son-in-law) and Lizzy and Andrew (their children). Stan was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, and a niece. He loved his family, gardening, fishing, and boating. He was a Nebraska Go Big Red, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs fan. He served as a volunteer for a number of organizations.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to organizations that were very important to Stan: St. Luke United Methodist Church, Omaha Teen Center, or Josie Harper Hospice House.
Memorial Service: Friday, June 21, at 1:00pm at the West Center Chapel, with VISITATION one hour prior. Interment will be at the Gridley, Illinois Cemetery at a future date.
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My love and prayers to you, Karen and your family.
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Dear Karen and Family,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Stan. I am sure he will be missed deeply by all of his friends and family. May he rest in peace.
Kathy
We’re so sorry for your loss! Love and prayers to all of you!
Karen,
My thoughts and Healing Energies are with you in your loss. Regards…Beth Furlong
Karen, as your firewall neighbor; it has been comforting and enjoyable to have met you two as neighbors! Stan will be missed and you will be in our thoughts and prayers as your journey begins. God bless, Bob & Marie
Karen. You were such a beautiful couple and an example of excellence in all important areas of life. Stan was so admired as he kept the farm going. So many good memories of the time spent with Stan and his brothers. Thankful that Stan is at peace. All is well
Karen, my Love and Prayers for you and your family in your loss. I have fun and fond memories of Stan and loved being a flower girl with Diane in your wedding. God Bless Cousin Denise
Karen and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. I enjoyed meeting Stan and admired his ongoing love and support for Karen in your professional and personal endeavors. Cherish the memories of your times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Harms and Gerhart Wehrbein
Stan was a wonderful brother-in-law and an even more amazing person. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Godspeed Stanley.
Dear Karen & family,Stan and I started our schooldays in first grade Prairie Valley Country School.with neighbor girl Carolyn Kuerth as our teacher..Many good memories of our learning experiences after Love that.–would be a long story – he was always one special friend. Thank you Karen for our friendship through the years. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you all as Stan is at peace with our Heavenly Father. I am with you in heart today. Love, Lois
Dear Karen, Many changes have occurred in our lives since those nurses’ training days way back in the early 60’s, but the passing of your dear husband perhaps surpasses them all. It’s been 9 years since my own husband went to Rest, and I can truly say God has provided beyond all expectation. Praying you will find it the same. Love and prayers, Gloria
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