Robert Martz

1920 ∼ 2011

Bob Martz, 91, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Waterford with his family at his side. Born in Minneapolis, MN, on March 4, 1920, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Esther (Frederickson) Martz. He was educated in the schools of Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota, Northwestern University and Stanford University studying Mortgage Banking. In 1991 he and his wife moved to Kenosha to make their home. On August 24, 1946, he married Patricia Emard at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. He served in the United States Army Medical Service Corps during World War II and Korea. For 15 years Bob was City Assessor at Eden Prairie, MN, retiring in 1983. Bob was a member of the Lions Club and a lifelong member of VFW Post 1865. He enjoyed politics and loved golfing, watching the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers. He was a man with integrity and a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed. Surviving are his wife, Patricia of Kenosha; his three children, John Martz of Durango, CO, David Martz of St. Paul, MN, and Linda (Gary) Heyden of Kenosha; and a granddaughter, Sarah Heyden of Eagan, MN. He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory; and a brother, Lloyd Martz. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 20th, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held on Tuesday, June 28th, at Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove at 11:00 a.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Bob’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Tom and Joan Gardner June 17, 2011
Pat and Family,So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Whenever my Mom and Dad mentioned Bob and Pat, it brought smiles to our faces, because you two were such treasured friends of theirs and it certainly showed to us kids. You were such welcome friends. "The salt of the Earth" as they say. Thanks for being there for Rollie and Marilyn there in good ol' Maple Grove. We think fondly of those memories, and the truly special people you were to them, and us.God bless you, Pat, and your family. Bob was a very special man! We'll miss him.Love, Tom and Joan Gardner, Barrett, Minnesota