Terry Lee Martin, 72, of Bloomington, IN, and formerly of LaPorte, died Thursday, May, 28, 2015, following a 13 1/2-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born May 22, 1943, in Michigan City, IN, to William and Peggy (Hasemeyer) Martin.
Terry graduated from Elston High School in Michigan City. He went on to retire from NIPSCO as a gas serviceman after 31 years of service.
On June 5, 1993, in Valparaiso, IN, he married Kathleen E. Cartwright, who survives.
Terry is also survived by two sons, Scott Martin of Yorkville, IL, and Shaun Martin of McClenny, FL; one stepson, Brian (Renae) Cartwright of Bedford, IN; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two sisters, Sally (Larry) Novak of Orange Park, FL, and Sandra (Robert) Flotow of Savannah, GA; one brother, John “Jack” Martin of Rolling Prairie, IN; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and a brother, William Martin.
Visitation will be held at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte, on Monday, June 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 2, at a time to be determined at the funeral home, where family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
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