This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3144 Message Board Post: Robert George Martens November 4, 1934 - Aug. 27, 2006 posted with permission from: Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 09/06/2006 Robert George Martens, 71, of Persia, passed away at Westmont Care Center in Logan on Aug. 27, 2006. Funeral services ere held Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Persia with Pastor Merlene Ostebee officiating. Organist was Dorothy Busch. Music selections were "Abide With Me," and "Nearer My God to Thee." Casket bearers were Jeffrey Larsen, Andrew Martens, Tom Smith, Justin Nelson, Rich Hansen, and Jim Masker. Honorary casket bearers were Jenny Smith, Hollie Martens, Tracy Masker, Ashlee Hansen and Robin Nelson. Final resting place was Valley View Cemetery near Persia. Military honors were by the Persia American Legion Post 314. Robert was born November 4, 1934 in Persia to Carl and Elsie Pieper Martens. He was baptized and confirmed in Persia at Trinity Lutheran Church. Bob graduated from Persia High School in 1954. Following high school he joined the U. S. Army where he served as an assistant gunman o the 60 mm mortar at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Fort Ord, Wash., and also in Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1956. Bob was a 33-year member of the Persia American Legion Post 314. Bob attended Universal Trade School and began employment at Industrial Electric Reels in Omaha, Neb. He retired in 1990 after 33 years of employment. Bob enjoyed life through fishing and many road trips with friends. He loved to spend time with his sister and brothers, nieces, nephews, and their families and also his dog, Chico. Much of Bob's later years were spent riding his golf cart around Persia with Chico, talking, and playing cards with friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother Gary Martens and nephew Dean Nelson. Survivors include his sister Betty Larsen and husband Lewis of Persia; brother Arlon Martens and wife Vickie of Council Bluffs; nieces, nephews, family and friends. The Logan Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.