Martin Leroy McGuire, 1934 - 2017

MCGUIRE, NOVAK, BUTLER

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/20/2017 at 22:21:18

Sioux City Journal
8 August 2017

Martin Leroy McGuire, 82, of Sioux City, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, officiated by his grandson, the Rev. Travis Baker. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military rites by the U.S. Navy. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. There will be a luncheon at the funeral home, following the burial.

Martin was born on Aug. 5, 1934, in West Point, Neb., the son of VanBuren and Amelia (Novak) McGuire. Martin attended school in Pender, Neb.

He married Darlene Butler on April 18, 1964, in Pipestone, Minn. Martin was a farmer for most of his life, but also did construction, mostly in the Siouxland area, before retiring in 1992.

Martin enjoyed collecting clocks, tractors, and belt buckles. Family was the most important aspect of his life. Where ever you would see Martin, his wife was close by, they were very close. His grandson, Travis, was very close to him, and would cut his hair whenever needed.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Darlene; children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; sisters, Mavis (Donald) Berg of Pender, and Lois, of California; and a brother, Bill McGuire of Omaha.

Martin was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Alvin McGuire.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Martin's wife, Darlene.