Newell "Jerry" Martin I

Newell “Jerry” Martin I, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. He was born on April 30, 1936, to Frank and Marie Martin in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jerry was a chef for over 50 years at Fort Des Moines Hotel. He enjoyed watching western shows and being outdoors fishing and camping along the Adel River. He loved his dog, Muffin and above all, he treasured time spent with his family and friends.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara; children, Kim (Al Friedman) Young, Robert Martin, and Margo (Mike) Hector; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Pat Ghee; many nieces and nephews; and other beloved family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Newell “Jerry” Martin II and his wife, Penny; foster-son, Richard Lloyd; his parents, Frank and Marie Martin; his sisters, Bonnie Parker, Myrtle Miller, and Wanda Reeves; and his brothers, Bill Rundle, Dick Rundle, Ed Rundle, and Ernie (wife Deanna) Rundle.

Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by funeral service at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jerry.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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