Walter Eugene Martin

April 12, 1955 ~ January 31, 2019
Walter “Wally” Eugene Martin, 63, of Wyanet, Illinois died at 9:17 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee.
He was born April 12, 1955 in Mendota, Illinois the son of Walter M. and Beverly (Shofner) Martin. He married Amy Geuther on September 23, 1978 and later married Cindy Sarver on July 19, 1997 in Van Orin, Illinois.
He will be missed by, his wife, Cindy; one son, Tyler (Staci) Martin of Ortonville, Michigan; one daughter, Brianna (Adam) Blanton of Ottawa, Illinois; one grandson, Bryce Martin of Ortonville, Michigan and one brother Bob (Donna) Martin of Princeton, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers in infancy, and his sister-in law, Diane Martin.
He graduated from La Moille High School with the Class of 1974.
Wally worked as a plumber at various businesses, including his own business, Martin Plumbing.
He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandson, Bryce.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service will be held Friday, February 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton with Pastor Gale Brandner. A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2019, prior to the service at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton. Burial of cremated remains will take place in Greenfield Cemetery in La Moille, Illinois at a later date. Memorials may be directed for dementia research or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
“Wally” was a true trustworthy person. He did much plumbing for me, years, ago. Hard to find professionals, like him, who you can trust. I remeber in August when it was so hot years ago when worked in our very hot attack on our A/C., Hope my prayers find their way to all his family and friends. Wally you were “one of Kind”!
So sorry for your loss. May prayers be with family today and always.
Bob so sorry to here of Wally passing. Prayers be with you and all of your family.