Gerald Martinsen

Gerald Vita Martinsen age 74 of Somerset, Wisconsin died early Wednesday morning at the Golden Living Center in Stillwater, Minnesota. He was born on June 25, 1938 in Georgetown Township, Wisconsin to Victor & Marcella (Vita) Martinsen. He served in the Marine Corp from 1960 to 1964. Gerald was a member of the Somerset Fire Department for 19 Years and belonged to the Knights of Columbus and was active member at St. Anne’s Catholic Church helping with funeral lunches. The Martinsen Family owned and operated the Somerset Telephone Company for 50 years. His hobbies included traveling, photography, woodworking and reading. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Duane Martinsen and nephew John Hauglum. He is survived by his loving wife Joann (Langanki) whom he married on June 13, 1970 and his children, Ruth (Josh) Grubbs, Duane Martinsen; siblings, Shirley Marie Martinsen & Victor (Elaine) Martinsen; nieces and nephews, Peter Hauglum, Anne Christine Wornstaff, Paul (Michelle) Hauglum, Ann Marie Martinsen, Nancy (Steve) Holt, Karen Martinsen, Sarah Martinsen also great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday June 30, 2012 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Somerset, Wisconsin. Visitation two hours prior to the service at the church. Interment St. Anne’s Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Anne’s Catholic Church in lieu of flowers.