Eugene “Al” Martin, 85, of Glasgow, Montana passed away February 15, 2018 at Valley View Home.
Al was born May 17, 1932, the oldest of two sons to Mary Emma (Falcon) and Albert Martin in Trenton, North Dakota. He went his first ten years of school in Trenton and then to Williston High School, where he graduated from high school.
He married Alpha Overstreet on June 6, 1952 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Trenton, North Dakota. To this union was born seven children.
Al played American Legion Baseball when he was young, he raced cars and go carts and won many trophies. Al worked as a Brakeman-Conductor on the Railroad for thirty-five years. He built a cabin at the Pines Recreation Area and the family enjoyed their time spent there over the years. He had a large H.O. Train Collection, many of which he built himself.
Since his retirement, Al and Alpha spent twenty-two years traveling to Yuma, Arizona in the wintertime. During his time in Yuma, Al took up wood carving classes through the local college. He became a very good woodcarver and we have enjoyed his many creations.
Al is preceded in death by his mother and father; his brother Ralph Martin and his great-granddaughter Victoria Martin.
Al is survived by his wife Alpha; children Twila Martin, Tracy (Ralph) Arnold, Terri (Tony) Peterschick, Teddi (Brent) Shorten, Randy (Lisa) Martin, Tamara Teitelbaum and Tina (Mike) Daggett; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchilren.
A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with celebrant Father Jose Villiparambil. Inurnment will take place at Highland Cemetery following the service. A luncheon will be held at the St. Raphael’s Parish Center following inurnment.
Service Schedule
Rosary
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday February 20, 2018
St. Raphael's Catholic Church
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 21, 2018
St. Raphael's Catholic Church
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Rosary
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday February 20, 2018
St. Raphael's Catholic Church
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 21, 2018
St. Raphael's Catholic Church
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Gary and Donna says
Al will always be my second dad. We had Lotsa laughs but most the time he didn’t see any humor in us and all. He will be forever in my heart. I will be thinking of you, all of you, in the days, months and years ahead. God bless you all. We love you!
Gary and Donna
Darlene says
RIP AL YOU WERE AN AMAZING MAN AND A GREAT FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR TO MY AUNT AND UNCLE NORM AND FAYE DAHL TAKE YOUR ANGEL WINGS AND FLY WHERE EVER YOU WANT TO TELL MY DAD AND UNCLE BAWKY HI FOR ME TAKE CARE AL AND ONE DAY WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN
Tamara says
I look up into the sky dad, and I remember that little Star flying by in the night sky st the pines… a moment I have cherished and never forgotten.. because you told me it was a satellite and I was amazed.. I still am and this wonderful memory I live everytime I look up…. I forever hold you close and dear dad… until the day I see you again… I love you♥️
Tamara says
I look up into the sky dad, and I remember that little Star flying by in the night sky st the pines… a moment I have cherished and never forgotten.. because you told me it was a satellite and I was amazed.. I still am amazed and this wonderful memory I live everytime I look up and become that little girl again by your side …. I forever hold you close and dear dad… until the day I see you again… I love you♥️