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Dwight R. Martin

5/22/1962 - 3/31/2015


Obituary


Dwight R. Martin, 52, of Forest City and formerly of Clarion, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Forest City.

Funeral services for Dwight Martin will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the United Presbyterian Church, 219 1st Street North West in Clarion, with Pastor Bill Kem officiating.  Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 3, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. 

Dwight Richard Martin was born May 22, 1962 in Belmond, Iowa to Donald and Marlene (Skiye) Martin.  He was raised in Clarion and graduated from Clarion High School.  

Dwight was most recently employed at Mosaic in Forest City, working overnights at one of their waiver homes.  He was to be promoted to team lead beginning next month.  He was previously employed by Winnebago Industries and worked as an assistant manager at Casey’s General Store in Forest City for 3 years.

Dwight was known for having a big heart, he loved his work.  He was also stubborn at times, and had a great sense of humor.  He inherited his mother’s attention for detail, and enjoyed organizing and decorating.  

Dwight was an avid bowler.  He attended state and national bowling tournaments with his friends each and year.  He also loved cheering for the Green Bay Packers.

Dwight is survived by his girlfriend Cheryl Zearing of Forest City; children Jacob Wickerath of Forest City, Greg (fiancée Tangie) Zearing of Forest City and Raelynn Wickerath of Nevada; siblings Donald R. (Ada) Martin, Jr. of Clarion, David R. (Kim) Martin of Clarion, Cathy (James) Asmus of Houston, Texas, and Jackie (Kelly) Wolff of Goldfield; along with numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dwight was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather Dean Harty.