Darnielle Wherry “Shike” Martin 1935-2016

MARTIN, MCCARTY, HACKARD, NEAL, JOHNSON, GUNN, WEIDEMANN, WARD

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 6/14/2021 at 18:29:07

Darnielle Wherry “Shike” Martin, 81, of Bonaparte died peacefully at home surrounded by his family Saturday, December 3, 2016.

He was born in Mount Sterling, Iowa on May 6, 1935 to Wherry and Maymie (McCarty) Martin and married Vivian Irene (Hackard) Neal on May 1, 1960 in Kahoka, Missouri.

Shike graduated from Farmington High School, then joined the United States Army. He graduated from the U.S. Army Aviation School and worked as an airplane mechanic. Following that, he served in the Army Reserves. He then worked for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in Shimek State Forest, retiring with 35 years of service. He and Vivian also ran a shoe and leather repair shop together for many years.

He loved animals and the outdoors. He also coached a men’s fast-pitch softball team for many years. He didn’t know a stranger and loved to chat.

He is survived by two daughters Patricia (Frank) Johnson of Bonaparte, and Carol (Allen) Gunn of Bonaparte; three grandchildren Casey Johnson, Alison (Ryan) Weidemann, and Erica (Elliott) Shriver; and three great grandchildren Aurora Weidemann, Molly and Tommy Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Laurece Ward, and his wife Vivian.

A graveside service will be held for family and closest friends Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Thompson Cemetery near Bonaparte. Longtime friend Barry Smith will speak at the service.

Obituary & photo published by Pedrick Funeral Home

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