Donald Arthur Martin

Donald Arthur Martin, age 86, of Sebewaing, formerly of Sterling Heights, passed away December 22, 2017, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro.

Donald was born December 11, 1931, in Kent, Ohio, to Lester O. and Lucille V. (Cope) Martin. They moved to Wabash, Indiana when he was 5 years old. After graduation from Wabash High School he joined into the United State Marine Corp. serving during the Korean Conflict until 1952. His education through the years was, William & Mary Extension, Purdue University, Wayne State University, GM Institute. He worked for General Tire, Celetex Corp, Fisher Body and General Motors for 30 years in Warren, Michigan. He married Marlene Ann Hipsher on July 29, 1956, in Wabash, Indiana. They lived together in Sterling Heights, Michigan from 1959 until he retired in 1987 and then moved to Sebewaing.

Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood carving, golfing, history and playing bridge. He was the Mayor of Sebewaing for 2 years. Donald was a member of the Detroit Sportsman's Congress, ELKs Lodge, National Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Michigan Conservation Club, Audubon Society, Sebewaing American Legion Post #293, Gateway Sportsman's Club in Unionville and Sebewaing VFW, Sherwood on the Hill Golf Club, Sebewaing Lions Club, Sebewaing Historical Society, and the American Institute of Industrial Engineers (AIIE).

Donald is survived by his wife, Marlene; children: Tracy A. Burnside of Erie, PA and Amy R. (David) Kendryna of Wayne, IL; grandchildren: Khadija Newark, Brittany Martin, Troy Kendryna and Reid Kendryna; great grandchildren: Jacob, Kharma, and Kendyll ; and several nieces and nephews.

Donald is preceded in death by 2 children: Kelly A. Martin and Nicol A. Martin; and his parents and 2 siblings: Marie E. Herrell and Richard Martin.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home from 1-7pm.

The funeral service will be Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Sons Life Missionary Church in Sebewaing. Visitation will being at church at 10am until the time of service at 11am.

Burial will take place privately at Assembly of God Cemetery in Sebewaing.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Legion or Alzheimer's Association.