Laurence D. Martin, 86, of Pittsburg, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Monday January 30, 2017, at Via Christi Village, Pittsburg.
He was born July 3, 1930 in Clay Center, Kansas. The son of Laurence T. and Mina (Bletcher) Martin. He graduated from Clay Center High School in 1947. After high school he attended Kansas State University and then graduated from Kansas State Teachers College with his Bachelor’s degree and then his Master’s Degree. Mr. Martin served in the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class during the Korean Conflict. He was Honorably Discharged in 1955.
On August 8, 1950, he was united in marriage to Ila Jo Mustard in McCune, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 13, 2012. Mr. Martin began his teaching career in a one room school house in Clay County, KS. Following his education he taught Math and Science at Roosevelt Junior High School and then at the Pittsburg Middle School. He enjoyed coaching and refereeing basketball and football for many years. He was also involved in real estate and land development in Southeast Kansas. Membership was held in the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg and Pittsburg American Legion Post 64.
Laurence is survived by three children, David L. Martin (Debra) of Leawood, KS, Rick D.Martin (Lynn) of Pittsburg, KS, and Judy Jo Martin of Overland Park, KS; two sisters, Ruth Tollefson (Kenneth) of Seattle, WA, and Rachael Bailey (Robert) of Spring Arbor, MI; He has five grandchildren, Leslie Martin of Denver, CO, Kacy Martin Lemert (Zach) of Frontenac, KS, Taylor M. Martin (Allissa) of Wichita, KS, Nicholas L. Martin (Ashley) of Teutopolis, IL, and Christopher R.Martin, of Overland Park, KS. He has five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday (Feb. 3) at the First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Mark Chambers officiating. Private family burial will precede the service at the McCune City Cemetery. Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials be given to the First United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS, 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday (Feb. 3) at the First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Mark Chambers officiating. Private family burial will precede the service at the McCune City Cemetery. Friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials be given to the First United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS, 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.
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