Pat Martinmaas

pat martinmaas

November 10, 1958 ~ January 5, 2025

Pat Martinmaas, 66, of Miller, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.

A private burial will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Polo.

Pat Martinmaas was born on November 10, 1958, to Gerald and Elfrieda (Haneke) Martinmaas. He grew up on the family farm, where he learned the values of hard work and dedication.

Pat attended school in Polo, South Dakota, completing all grades there and graduating with the Class of 1977. He went on to establish and ran Martinmaas Electric, a business that reflected his skill and work ethic.

Pat enjoyed the open road on his motorcycle in his free time, finding joy and freedom in his rides.

Survivors include his siblings: David (Glenna) Martinmaas, Annette (Rodney) Craft, Alvin (Cindy) Martinmaas, Cindy Holler (special friend, Al Soulek), Tom (Candy) Martinmaas, Roger Martinmaas (special friend, Evonne Marx), Elaine (Greg) Martinmaas-Wysk, Karen Yeaton (special friend, Russ Christiansen), and Jerry (Holly) Martinmaas; special friend, Susan Deuter; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, parents, Gerald and Elfrieda; brothers-in-law, Gary Holler and Gregg Yeaton; and sister-in-law, Melanie Martinmaas.

Memorials can be directed to the South Dakota Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/south-dakota.html

Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Pat's arrangements. 

A Private Burial was held on January 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 17985 354th Ave in Polo, SD 57467

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  1. Do very sorry to here this prayers to his family 

  2. I was so sorry to read of Pat’s passing. What a great guy. May he rest peacefully. 

  3. Martinmaas family. So very sorry for your loss. 

  4. May all pats family know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time .MAy he fly high in the sky hugs to all 

  5. May all pats family know you are my thoughts andprayers he was a good guy may he rest in peace  fly high to sky pat hugs to all

  6. My thoughts an prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

  7. Prayers go out to ya'll for comfort and peace .🙏

  8. Bernadette Martinmaas Matson says:

    So very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Praying for your family.

  9. Sorrry for your Loss. Keeping you in our prayers. Joan Joy.

  10. Prayers to Pat’s family. May he rest in peace. 
    Sincerely, Jenise

  11. So sorry to hear about Pat, prayers for the Martinmaas family during this difficult time.
    May he rest in peace.

  12. Deepest condolences to all of Pat"s family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Pat was a good man and will be missed. I always enjoyed visiting with him when I saw him. God Bless!!

  13. Have fun Pat riding your bikes in the heavens.
    He was a hard working and fun guy.
    And he had that helping hand that the Martinmaas family was gifted as I and my family have witnessed first hand through our life!

  14. Rest in peace, Pat! My prayers go out to all of his friends and family!

  15. We are saddened by Pats sudden loss. He was a good man and we will always remember his visits to Mississippi to visit his little brother ( Tom ) he was a kind man and he will be greatly missed. Sweet dreams Pat ❤️

  16. Martinmass Family…So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. 

  17. Rest in Peace, Pat! I can still hear your Dad calling up to your room when I visited for you to get up! I always enjoyed visits with you and your siblings on the farm. "Freddie"

  18. Can't believe it! I just thought about Pat the week before he passed and was wondering how he was doing. Told myself I need to give him a call soon. Had no idea he was fighting a disease. Pat was a good person and hard worker like his whole family, our cousins, the Martinmaas'. Hope he's reunited with all his relatives in complete solice. Love you cuz.


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