Kermit George Martin

Kermit G. Martin, 78, of Monona, IA, formerly of Waterville went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2020, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon, IA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 1st, at 11:00 AM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. In consideration of concerns regarding Covid-19, social distancing and wearing of a mask is required. Condolences may be sent to Jessica Winkler at 20382 115th St. Monona, IA 52159. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

Kermit George Martin was born February 5, 1942, in Waukon, IA, the son of Edward and Florence (Dresselhaus) Martin. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Eitzen, MN., and attended Eitzen Elementary School and graduated from Waukon High School in 1960. While in high school Kermit started working at Hager's Grocery Store in Waukon. After high school he went to work at Amana Refrigeration in Cedar Rapids, IA. He served in the Army Reserves from 1964 until 1969. On October 20, 1979 he married Dianne Gordon at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon. In 1970, Kermit went to work at Northern Engraving in Waukon before he retired in 2008.
He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ.

Kermit loved spending time with daughters and grandchildren. Kermit also enjoyed woodworking and would spend hours in his work shop making different wood projects. He enjoyed deer hunting, antiques, actions, his collection of guns, his 1957 Chevy and a 1932 Chevy coop and they were his pride and joy. When he would see other people driving older cars, he would tell them nice rig. Kermit was a friend to everyone.

Survivors include his daughters: Jessica (John) Winkler of Monona, IA, and Krystal (Doug) Hexamer DeSoto, IL; four grandchildren: Ava, Ashton, Karsen, and Karter; one brother Walter (Peggy) Martin of Lansing, IA; two sisters: Joyce Headington of Decorah, IA, and Sharon (Randy) Dishinger of Waterloo, IA; a sister-in-law Carol Martin of Waukon, IA; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons: Kaden and Kai Hexamer; a brother Lloyd Martin; a sister Rosalie Ehde and two brothers-in-law: Robert Headington and Galerd Ehde.

Honorary casketbearers are Kermit's grandchildren and Walter Martin.