Victor Martinmaas
February 21, 1924 ~ August 28, 2017
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Victor Martinmaas, 93, of Polo, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 1, 2017 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father Christopher Hughes, celebrant. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. A wake and rosary service was held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the church with visitation one hour prior.
Victor was born February 21, 1924, the eldest son of Werner and Mary (Schaefers) Martinmaas at their home six miles west and one and a half miles north of Polo. Vic attended St. Liborius Parochial School in Polo. He married Marion Kolda of Polo and they established a farm home four miles west and one and a half miles south of Polo. Vic loved the land and through his example of stewardship, he passed on to his children and grandchildren a deep respect for nature. Vic loved farming, ranching, angus cattle, and treasured the hours spent in his gravel pit. Victor will be remembered as a gentle and quiet man, inventive, resourceful, compassionate, generous, and spiritual as well as fun loving and adventurous. His wisdom, integrity, and sense of humor inspired others to always look for the good in any situation and make the best of it.
Vic was a loyal member of the Polo-Orient Knights of Columbus and Tri-State Good Sam camping group. He served on the St. Liborius Parish Council and was instrumental in various parish building projects. Vic’s hobbies included woodworking, dancing, fishing, camping, card playing (especially sheepshead), and spending time with family and friends.
His memory will be cherished by his wife of 71 years, Marion; their five children: Donna (LeRoy) Schaefers and their children: Anita Nelson, Darrell (April) Schaefers, Tony (Brenda) Schaefers, Jennifer (Scott) Gibson, Andrew (Angela) Schaefers, and Sarah (Tom) Schuster; Linda Leddy and her children: Andrea (John) Gerke, Paul (Jannel) Brueggeman, Amy (Matt) Douglas, and Dan (Liza) Brueggeman; Chuck (Rodey) Martinmaas and their children: Jared Martinmaas, Melissa (Tim) Quinn, and Curt Martinmaas; Marilyn Burckhard and her children: Shawn (Joy) Burckhard and Erin Burckhard; and Ken (Theresa) Martinmaas and their children: Andy (Rickkie) Martinmaas, Grant Martinmaas, and Weston Martinmaas; one brother, Ed (Delores) Martinmaas; one sister, Marge (Carl) Durfee; sisters-in-law: Celesta (Sally) Martinmaas and Bev Martinmaas; 18 grandchildren; and 31 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Naber; three brothers: Gerald Martinmaas, Werner (Muggs) Martinmaas, Jr., and Robert (Bob) Martinmaas; an infant son; sisters-in-law, Elfrieda Martinmaas and Lois Martinmaas; and two great grandchildren.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Victor's arrangements.
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My sincere sympathy to the family of Victor Martinmaas.
Dear Marion & Family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Have many cherished memories of our visits. Your in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy and love. Your cousins, Lorne & Pat
Prayers for the family. I always enjoyed my short visits with your dad at the nursing home. Sympathy to all. Patty Fawcett
So sorry Kenny and Theresa for your loss. Prayers sent.Take care Jan and Gary
So sorry to hear of Vic’s passing, but he is now enjoying life again. What a great guy he was- always had a big smile and a big heart. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers for all. Suzy & Luke
So sorry to hear of Victor’s passing, our deep and abiding sympathy to all of you
Sorry to hear of your dad’s death. He always had a smile. I Knew your parents all my life. They were both such special people. Your mom always has something to say to me when I see her at the nursing home. I always looked up to your parents they were an inspiration to me. Love them. Will miss your dads smile and laugh. Love to their family.
Ken (Theresa) sorry for your loss
Love and prayers for the whole family. Thank you Victor for so many beautiful memories. Enjoy paradise.
Our prayers are with all of Vic’s family in this time of loss. May you find comfort in memories of all the years you shared.
So sorry to hear this, I know Mom and Dad considered Vic and Marion close friends. He will be missed. May God bless!!
our condolences to Kenny, Theresa and family.
Our condolences to the Martinmaas family during this time.
Sorry, I will be unable to make the service. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Vic lived the Lord’s prayer "… thy will be done on earth …" A great role model to me always and forever. "… as it is in Heaven …" Much Love and Respect to Everyone ~L
Thinking of you and our sympathy to the family.
Just now saw where your dad had passed away Donna. I am so sorry. I will try to call you later. Give my sympathy to the entire family.
Marion and families – So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I always loved to see you and Vic dancing. He’s dancing with the angels now. God Bless!