Kenneth Martin 01/11/2017

Kenneth D. Martin age 82 a longtime resident of River Falls died in his sleep early Wednesday, January 11^th, of pancreatic cancer.  Ken was born the son of Charles and Dorothy (Sutherland) Martin on December 6, 1934 in Pepin, WI.  He spent his childhood years in Elmwood.  Ken was a retired electrician with 3M and Armour.  He had a love Ford motor vehicles, was a member of multiple area car clubs, and spent many weekends at area car shows.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol; father, Charles; sisters, Beverly Leach and Charlene Martin.  Ken is survived by his children, Michele (Stephen) Bloes, Colleen Martin, Bob Martin; his mother, Dorothy Martin; siblings, Brenda Martin, Michael (Sandy) Martin; he is furthered survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  A funeral service was held Monday, January 16, 2017 at 2 pm at HOPE Lutheran Church (3337 Kingsbarn Ave.) in River Falls.  Visitation was also Monday from 1-2 pm at the church.  Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to Rhinos Foundation of River Falls (P.O. Box 689 River Falls, WI 54022).  Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of River Falls.  The family would like to thank Ken’s neighbors and Alva Leach for their assistance during his illness.