Continental — Delbert J. Martin 72, of Continental died, 8:32 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born September 15, 1942 in Continental, to the late Howard and Rhea (Zickefoose) Martin. On May 29, 1980 he married Debra J. Romes who died September 30, 2014.
He is survived by eight children: Jimmy Martin of Paulding, Howard Martin of Kentucky, Joseph Martin of Defiance, Debra (Ray) Collins of Kentucky, Robert Martin of Defiance, Bethann (Brent Osenga) Martin of Delphos, Hope Martin of Continental, and Faith Martin of Landeck; three step-children: Eric Martin of Continental, Edward Martin of Venadocia, and Jolene ( Shane) Talboom of Lima; many grandchildren; and two sisters: Juanita Wheeler and Grace McLaughlin both of Cloverdale. He was preceded in death by a son: Delbert J. Martin II; three brothers: Dennis, William, and Marvin Martin; and one sister: Evelyn Myers.
Delbert was retired from General Motors in Defiance and was a member of the Ottawa Eagles.
Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental with Reverend Brad Colley officiating. Burial will follow in Cascade Cemetery, Cloverdale. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to: www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com 
