Robert C. Martin Jr.

MARTIN The Very Reverend Robert C. Martin, Jr., of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, January, 11, 2011. Ordained to the priesthood 1951, Father Martin retired in 1986 as the dean of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, Erie, Pa. His ministry also included service as rector of St. Luke's, Marietta (OH) and vicar of St. Christopher's, Fairborn (OH) and rector of Christ Church, Meadville (PA). He served for 12 years on the Presiding Bishop's staff of the Episcopal Church. In retirement, he was interim priest for several parishes in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. Father Martin was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 16, 1921, the son of Robert C. Martin and Gertrude Smisek Martin. He graduated from Glenville High School and from Harvard College, cum laude, Class of 1943. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps with the 8th Air Force, 392nd Bomb Group, as a B-24 pilot. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and five Air Medals, among other military awards. Preceded in death by his wife of more than fifty years, Louise Elizabeth Stadler Martin. He is survived by his three children, Robert C. Martin, III (Merete Staubo Martin) of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Janet Martin Lewis (Scott J. Lewis) of Reynoldsburg, Dorothy Anne Martin Watkins (Gilbert K. Watkins) of Norwalk, CT; and five grandchildren, Gregory Watkins, Daniel Lewis (Andi Preest), Sarah Watkins Domina (Brian Domina), John Lewis (Elise Saddler Lewis), and Geoffrey Watkins; and one great-grandchild, Lucas Domina. Funeral service will be held, Friday, January 14 at 12Noon in St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Pickerington. A reception follows the service at the church. Interment will be at Mound Cemetery, Marietta, Ohio at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either: St. Andrew's, Pickerington, OH, St. Paul's on the Green, Norwalk, CT or the charity of one's choice.