Robert V. Martin, 87, of 904 S. Wayne Street, St.Marys, died July 28, 2009, at the Golden Living Center-Valley Nursing Home, St.Marys.

He was born Oct. 24, 1921, in Wapakoneta to Edwin & LaVere Hudson Martin. On July 15, 1944 he married Rosemary I. Burmeister, who died February 22, 2000.

Surviving are a sister Mary Lou (LeRoy) Nagel, St.Marys and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are a son Robert V. Martin II; and a brother, Jack Martin.

He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St.Marys after 45 years, where he was employed as a supervisor and timekeeper. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, St.Marys, and was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Bill Maki, officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery in St.Marys.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St.Marys, and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church.

Contributions can be made to the Zion Lutheran Church building fund or current expenses.

Condolences can be left at www. millerfuneralhomes.net.