Richard E. Martin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 1, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Richard E. Martin of Valmeyer, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard E. Martin to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mother Lorraine Martin; his sons, Ricky David Martin, Dennis Keith Martin and Jefferson David Martin; his stepson Lenny Chambliss; and his stepgrandson Joshua Chambliss.

He is survived by: his father Elmer Martin; his wife Catherine Martin; his children, Richard Martin (Gerry) and Natalie Steele (Kevin); his stepchildren, Ronnie Chambliss and Michelle Chambliss-Cain (Virgil); his siblings, Mark Davidson and Cheryl Blackwell (David); his grandchildren, Natasha Martin, Jessica Pettijohn (Neal), Matthew Green (Patricia), Cassidy Fahrner (Jacob), Magdelen Kettler and Luke Martin; his stepgrandchildren, Jesse Blevins-Chambliss, Gabriel Anderson and Seth Chambliss; his great grandchildren, Ruby Pettijohn, Nash Pettijohn, Trip Pettijohn, Remington Green and Carolina Fahrner; his niece Melissa Edson (Josh); and his nephew Michael Bunnell (Savannah). He is also survived by his loving family in addition to extended family and beloved friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or online at http://www.lovetotherescue.org.