Martin Pardekooper

Martin was born September 10, 1920 in Des Moines and was an East High School graduate. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Fifth Army Division, followed by service in the National Guard, retiring in 1963 as Captain.
He was an International Representative for the Amalgamated Meatcutters, retiring from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union in 1983. Martin was a long-time active member of Park Avenue Presbyterian Church and enjoyed playing golf during retirement.
Martin is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Teresa. He is also survived by his sons David (Dee) of Irvine, CA; Ronald (Shirley) of Iowa City; Gary (Debbie) of Johnston; and daughter Marilyn Hill (Lewis) of North Tustin, CA. Martin enjoyed his six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin Sr. and Bertha, brother Jack and sister Dorothy Roeder.
Funeral service will be held at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Park Avenue Presbyterian Church

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