Francis "Pat" Martin
April 22, 2023
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Francis “Pat” Martin, 76, passed away on April 22, 2023 at Millpond in Ankeny. He was born in Garrison, IA on January 27, 1947 to Francis and Marjorie (Villers) Martin.
Pat worked for the State Treasurer’s Office for over 50 years, even after retirement he went back to his old job and worked all the way until February 2023. He was married to his loving wife, Mary, for over 56 years. Pat was an avid wood carver. He also made over 500 roseries, which he donated to many organizations. He enjoyed golfing and watching Iowa Hawkeye sports. Pat loved his family and loved to spoil his two grandchildren.
Pat is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Amy Martin, Rob (Renae) Martin, and Ryan Martin; grandchildren, Rylie Martin and Brady Martin; siblings, Linzy (Hazel) Martin, Tom Martin, and Teri (Rick) Cronbaugh, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Francis and Marjorie Martin.
Services will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., at Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church, 1401 1st Ave. South, Altoona, Iowa. Family will greet friends on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th St. S.W., Altoona, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to family in loving memory of Pat.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Stefanie Neff
04/28/2023
Dear Mary and family, May you find a little comfort knowing the Pat was trusted, admired and enjoyed by those he worked with. Im so glad to have known him.
Christie Busby
04/27/2023
I'm so glad I had the pleasure of knowing Pat and working with him the past twelve years at the Treasurer's Office. He was a great guy and had such a brilliant mind, so talented. He will be greatly missed! Sending my love and prayers for peace to his family.
Marcia Nichols
04/27/2023
What a great guy! He made the Treasurers office a great place to work! "a person who knows a little about computers is more dangerous than someone who knows nothing about computers." I remember those famous words by Pat Martin
Monica Jacobi
04/27/2023
Mary & family so sorry to hear of Pats passing.
Always remember or square dancing days
Monica Jacobi
Terry and Romy McCormick
04/27/2023
Mary,
We are so sorry to hear about Pat. When we think of you, Pat, Amy, Rob and Ryan all we can do is smile and think of all the wonderful memories
we had with your family and ours in the neighborhood. Pat made a difference in this world
and will be missed. Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
and the family.
Terry and Romy
Brian Schaeffer
04/27/2023
I worked with Pat for 8 years at the State Treasurer's Office and always enjoyed his personality, professionalism, and his love of sports. So sorry for your loss.
Lynn Bedford
04/27/2023
I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I worked with Pat for 27 years in State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald's Office. Pat often brought in his carvings, and we were always amazed at his talented woodworking skills. It was a pleasure to know and work with Pat all those years. My condolences to your family.
Reggie Crumes
04/26/2023
Mary and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Pats passing. Youre in our thoughts and prayers.
Reggie and Karol Crumes
Nelsene Beck
04/26/2023
Dick and I would like to send our condolences to the family. He was a good friend of my brother Larry(Watt) Waters. Prayers of comfort..
Dave Ritchie
04/26/2023
Worked with Pat many years always a pleasure One great guy
Allan and Diane Zadow
04/25/2023
Dear Martin family, we would love to see you all, especially Amy and offer our condolences but sadly, we will be out of town visiting our son, Jasons family in Oregon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we have many fond memories of Pat. When the boys played baseball and when Pat was Jeffs coach. We will be thinking of all of you and hold you in our prayers.
Steve Lindner
04/25/2023
A professional in every way with a great sense of humor. Someone who took his work seriously his whole career. The citizens of the state benefitted from his long-time service.
John P Schneberger
04/25/2023
I had many chances to work with Pat over the years on various warrant reconciliation issues between the TOS and the States financial accounting system. I always enjoyed working with Pat for a resolution and talking about golf and the Hawks!
My condolences to all of Pats family
Michael Fitzgerald
04/25/2023
Pat was a wonderful person and a great asset for the state of Iowa. He will be missed.