Martin "Marty" Reisner

Martin Reisner Obituary

Reisner, Martin "Marty" Age 78, of West Bend, passed away Friday July 31, 2009, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Joyce Reisner; three children, Lori (Paul) Bovard of Naperville, IL, Eric (Jodi) Reisner of Brookfield, WI, and Mark (Nancy) Reisner of West Bend, WI; five grandchildren, Paige, Lynn, and Alexis Bovard, Amanda and Christopher Reisner; two step-grandchildren, Amy (Todd) Poniewaz, and Kari Johnson; a nephew, Elliott (Ruth) Croll of North Haven, CT; other relatives and many friends. A memorial service in remembrance of Marty will be held on Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 PM, at the Myrhum ~ Patten Funeral Home, West Bend. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association are appreciated. www.myrhum-patten.com (262) 334-2776

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Reisner

11 Entries

Steven Ginelewicz

August 7, 2021

Mr. Reisner,
"You gotta name you gotta a numbah ." I can still here those words in the locker room at John Wallace Middle School in Newington. What a guy!!!!!! Here we are some 12 years after his passing and by chance I came across the last name Reisner and Mr. to me is what comes to mind since he was in my life during 6th-8th grades. Mr. Reisner Rest In Peace and I second the motion that one pillar of Newington Richard Klett said about "Marty" in his comments back in 2009 when he passed. My heartfelt condolences to the Reisner family.

Jim Pentalow

August 14, 2009

Mr. Reisner was from my first experience with him as gym teacher in elementary school, firm and fair. He never hesitated to tell me when I did wrong (I did do a lot of that) and was always encouraging to do better. I thank God for Mr. Reisner's infulence in my life. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

August 5, 2009

He was a mountain of man, with a heart of equal proportion.

George & Tina Skovran

August 5, 2009

Marty was one of the first teachers to befriend me on my first year of teaching back in 1968 in the old NHS, now the Police Station. Our mutual interest was not curriculum, education, administration, sports, but fishing! An interest that lasted 40+ years. Tina and I have had the fortunate opportunity of becoming part of Reisner family for many years. We will miss Marty, his gruffness, his grouchiness, but most of all his sincere friendship, without question.
Out thoughts and prayers are with Sug, Lori, Eric, Mark, and families.

Mark Fitzpatrick

August 5, 2009

Coach Reisner was a special man to me as a member of some very good basketball teams at NHS. He was demanding, but fair; exacting , but fun. Deep down I knew he cared for every one on the team, always wanting the best for all of us. He also was a tremendous role model as a family man, caring deeply for his wife Sug, and, as the family grew, inviting us to be a part of his family. He was a presence in my life, and, I am fortunate to have experienced his guidance and direction. My deepest condolences to the Reisner family.

Tom Veronneau

August 3, 2009

My first remembrance of Marty was when I was a third or fourth grader and Marty was our gym teacher. He was a hulk of a man and could be a little gruff at times and had a loud booming voice. Over the years as our gym teacher he encouraged me to be the best I could be. He was a tough taskmaster but I know that I could never have acheived the success I did in college without Marty's tutelage throughout my formative years. Sug and Marty were a wonderful couple, very generous with their time and so much fun to be around. I will always have fond memories of our high school team and my friendship with the Reisners after high school. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Sug and her family.

Tom Pillion, NHS '64

August 3, 2009

I first remember Mr. Reisner as my P.E. teacher at Southeast School in the mid-late '50's. Didn't realize 'til now those were his first years teaching. He seemed larger than life to me as a 4th-6th grader. Years later, I played baseball for Newington High School and he was the coach. Great memories. I ended up majoring in PE in college thanks in part to his influence. My deepest condolences, and may God bless your whole family during this sad time

Bob Balchunas

August 3, 2009

I was a gym student of Mr. Reisner's in the mid-70's at NHS and although I never had the pleasure of having him as a basketball coach, he got me into competitive badminton. I think I signed up for two or three quarters of badminton per year for gym with him and the holy grail was to beat Mr. Reisner in singles. I don't think anyone every did, but I remember coming awfully close one time. The compliment Mr. Reisner gave me after the match really made my day.

My deepest sympathies to the Reisner family.

Richard Klett

August 3, 2009

I am so sorry to here about Coach (Marty) although I know the past few years have been tough. I can't say enough about those years when I played for him during school and summer. I feel proud to have been a part of one of the CVC championships he gave to the school. To Marty it was more than just game as he and wife, Sug, did a lot for his players. I especially remember him in the later hours of a Friday evening and possibly the early hours of Saturday morning when I went to the emergency room with a possible broken nose. That was when I was a JV, but Marty was there at my house late that night into the wee hours of the morning..

He was special, a gift to Newington and he will always be in the thoughts of those who played for him.

Rich Klett
Class of '63 - CVC Champs

Michael Mowchan

August 3, 2009

I was fortunate to have Mr Reisner has my gym coach while I attended Newington High School from 1968 thru 1971. I always looked forward to gym and he had a great sense of humor my deepest sympathy

Ed Pinn

August 3, 2009

Condolences to Joyce and the Reisner family.
Fond memories of your time in Chester.

Ed Pinn

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