Rex E. Martin
Rex E. Martin, 81, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away April 30, 2013, at his residence.
He was born at Wabash County, Ind., on Feb. 22, 1932, to Guy and Freda (Grossnickle) Martin. On Aug. 25, 1951, he married Patricia A. Schenkel. She died Aug. 10, 2006.
Rex was a press operator at Bendix Abrasive in North Manchester, retiring after 32 years.
He is survived by two sons: Jerry Martin, Roann, Ind.; and Terry Martin, North Manchester; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and his parents.
Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 6, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the funeral home. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester.
Memorials may be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992 or the North Manchester Food Pantry, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester, IN 46962.