Contributions to the tribute of Benjamin Wesley Martin

J

Jenne Martin uploaded photo(s)

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hello, My condolences to you for your loss of what i am sure was a fabulous and spirited Martin man. I did not know Benjamin, but his brother (Albert August Martin) was my paternal Grandfather. I loved Albert Daddy dearly (and of course Polly, with whom I share a birthday). I have fond memories of Uncle Carl and Aunt Bee, and Bobby Dane & Martha Coberly. I do speak with Aunt Brenda but really have no connection with the rest of you. Let's change that. ;) I have a genealogical manuscript of our family history (Schimpf, Graff, Bathauer, Meier, Maier, Heffel, et al) that August Lind wrote. It is really quite fascinating and includes history from the Volga Germans. I am happy to share it. I live in Ohio and wondering if there are any family members close? Hit me up on facebook. I am "jenne rebelgirl" email is : jennelisa67@gmail.com. website is : www.rebelscraftshop.com Much Love & Respect, Jennifer Lisa Martin

K

Ken Marque posted a condolence

Thursday, December 27, 2018

Ben was a very special man in my life, we were bowling team mates for 12 years along with Doris and won lost and enjoyed or times to the fullest. I saw the same things in Ben as the previous lady knowing he never met anyone who wasn't a friend or he didn't like. I will miss his 6-8 page hand written letters I got about every few months and know all of us from Northgate Bowl pass on our condolences to the family. He was and always will be missed by the hundreds of bowlers here in Salem he touched. May he and Doris (Darlene) as I called her live in harmony.

M

Melissa posted a condolence

Sunday, December 23, 2018

First & foremost, my heart felt sympathy goes out to his family & friends. I am a meer speck in this man's life. However, I miss him beyond what I can verbalize! I only met Ben a year ago when he moved to where I "work", but it quickly felt as though he had been a part of my life for years & years. My absolute favorite man at work. The one that writes me sweet notes and calls me HoneyBee. The one I always write notes to. The one that makes me laugh and challenges me to chicken with his walker LOL. The one who has me use his ancient clippers to buzz his head and who I specifically spend time with daily and especially on Sundays when it's my Friday. The one who stuffs chocolate in my pockets and would get so excited when I brought him snacks. The one who I have cried with on several occassions and had deep deep conversations with. The one who adopted me as his own and told me he loved me every single day (and I would always reciprocate). The one who could make me smile no matter what. A sweet 96 yr old soul who was beyond ready to leave this earth and be with his Doris once again. He would always say "I don't even know why I'm still here" and I would say "because I still need you" and he would say "That's the best reason!". I'm beyond grateful for the time I was a part of his life. The one and only, Benjamin Martin! May he rest in peace with the love of his life.

M