Martin, William 'Bill' Obituary

Martin, William 'Bill' attended Horace Mann High School in Gary, IN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Martin, William 'bill'.

Graduation Year	Class of 1946
Date of Passing	Nov 09, 2017
About	William Sheridan “Bill” Martin, age 89, of Portage passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. He was born on October 1, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late George Dewey and Ethel Mae (Kinney) Martin. Bill graduated from Horace Mann High School and entered an apprenticeship at US Steel. He served his country in the First Cavalry of the United States Army on the front line during the Korean War. He was later stationed in Japan as Military Police. After his service, he returned to finish his apprenticeship with US Steel where he was affectionately known as L.B. or “Laughing Bill”. Bill retired in 1992 after 43 ½ years or working as a welder and boilermaker. He married his high school sweetheart, Genevieve Cole on August 29, 1953. Bill was a member of the American Legion Post # 260 in Portage. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Genevieve Martin; son, William S. (Lisa Ann) Martin, Jr.; granddaughters, Rachel (Corey) Powers, Elyse Martin and Miranda Martin; nieces, Joan (John) Gorney, Betty (Doug) Hollowell; 4 great nephews, 2 great nieces. Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Lorraine Martin; brother, Robert George Martin; and sister, Betty Martin. Memorial contributions in Bill’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association.