Robert G. Martin

CLOVERDALE – Robert G. Martin, 90, of Cloverdale, died at 8:01 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his residence.  He was born October 21, 1930 in Lima to the late Clarence and Nellie (Foley) Martin.  On June 16, 1956 he married Jeannie Krieger, she preceded him in death on November 7, 1980.  On November 19, 1985 he married Ruth Derenberger, she also preceded him in death on December 29, 2016.

Robert is survived by two children: Luther E. Shrader Jr. of Cloverdale, and Elaine Elliott of Greenville, NC; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a son: Michael K. Martin; two brothers: Forrest "Frosty" (Dortha) Martin, Richard (JoAnn) Martin; and three sisters: Ruth (Daniel) Knoll, Wanda (James) Hostettler, and Betty Mitchell.

Robert was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  He had worked for Philips, Ford and in Security. He was a member of the Ottawa Eagles and VFW of Ottawa and the NRA.  He loved to fish, watch NASCAR and Sprint cars, especially Jared Horstman.  He was an avid OSU Football fan, as well as the Browns and Steelers.  Robert was a huge family man, he loved spending time with them.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental with Rev. Terry Porter officiating.  Burial will follow in Cascade Cemetery, Cloverdale with military rites by the Continental American Legion Post #541. In keeping with the social distancing guidelines, a visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Masks will be required upon entering the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com

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