Mike Martinsen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mike Martinsen of Monticello, Iowa, who passed away on February 27, 2021 at the age of 65. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Laurence Martinsen and Leona Martinsen (Fothergill); his sisters, Sharon Nielsen and Lynne Haas; and his brother-in-law Larry Hawker.
He is survived by: his wife Diane Martinsen of Monticello; his children, Adam Olsem (Heidi Karr) of Cedar Rapids, Penelope and Ashley Keller (Mike) of Amana; his grandchildren, Makayla and Olivia; his siblings, Laurence "Marty" Martinsen (Mary Anne) of Peoria, AZ and Pat Casey (Bill) of Alburnett; his brothers-in-law, Greg Haas of Bluegrass and Paul Nielsen (Kay Titus) of Anamosa; his parents-in-law, Eldon and Marilyn Pins of Dyersville; and his sisters, Judy Riniker (Randy) of Luxemburg, Carol Engelken (Pat) of New Vienna and Beth Ulbrich (Doug) of Luxemburg. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Social distancing will be followed, as recommended by federal and state guidelines. Face masks are required to attend the visitation.
Instead of flowers a Michael J. Martinsen memorial fund has been established, Mike's wishes these funds will be used to place Buddy Benches in the Monticello Community and at his granddaughter's schools.
