Obituaries : Daniel “Dan” J. Martin

Daniel "Dan" J. Martin, 89, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at the Iowa Veteran's Home, Marshalltown from complications of Alzheimer's. Private family services will be held at a later date. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home, Vinton is caring for Dan's family.

Dan is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley of Marshalltown; son, Tony (Gillen) Martin of Redmond, WA; daughter, Teresa (Keith) Lindsey of Vinton; four grandchildren, Jeremy (Karen) Nichol of Independence, Mike (Holly) Nichol of Newhall, Sarah (Jon) Skipworth of Renton, WA and Drew (Olivia) Martin of Port Orchard, WA; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe.

Daniel Joshua was born January 28, 1933 in Amarillo, TX, the son of Joshua and Ella (Castleberry) Martin. He attended Amarillo High School and Amarillo College. Dan proudly served in the U. S. Navy from 1952 to 1953. On March 25, 1954, Daniel was united in marriage to Shirley Anne Dees in Amarillo, TX and they raised their family in Lubbock, TX. He was employed in insurance and retail business as a salesman.

Dan enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, sports, waterskiing, yardwork, bike riding and would ride up to 10 miles a day. He loved volunteering at church and spending time with his personal and church family. Recently, Dan and Shirley were attending church with their daughter, Teresa, at Oak Grove Church, Shellsburg.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.