Donald A. Martin

Donald A. Martin, 85, of Catawba Island, OH died Friday, December 09, 2016 at Akron City Hospital, Akron, OH. He was born on October 31, 1931 in Swanton, OH to William and Louise (Cass) Martin. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954. On July 9, 1954 in Toledo, OH he married Shirley Hehl, and she preceded him in death on July 22, 2002. Donald worked in logistics for Altel Telephone Company in Hudson, OH for 28 years before retiring. He was a member of the Port Clinton Moose Lodge #1610 and the Port Clinton Elks Lodge #1718. Donald is survived by his son, William (Kim) Martin of Holly Springs, MS, daughter, Linda (Chris) Gill of Stow, OH, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, brothers, Bob (Shirley Grimes) Martin of FL, Michael (Carolyn) Martin of FL, and Ronald (Joyce Ewell) Martin of TN, and sisters, Mary (Roger) Drew of Swanton, OH and Nancy (Denney) Shuherk of Swanton, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers, Ken and Howard Martin. A memorial service for Donald will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2016 at the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home Crematory, 216 Washington St., Port Clinton, with visitation one hour prior to the services from 1-2 p.m. Interment will be in North Lawn Memorial Gardens in Cuyahoga Falls, OH at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Donald may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Scleroderma Foundation. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.