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Roger Roy Martin, 61, of Huntley, Ill., formerly of Tippecanoe County, passed away as the result of injuries sustained in a boating accident on Sunday, August 5, 2012, in Culver, IN.
Born December 17, 1950, in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Mary L. Toby Martin of Osprey, Fla. and the late James C. Martin. He was a 1973 graduate of Indiana University where he played football.
Roger worked in sales for Continental Food Service from 1978 to 1985, for Sandler Foods from 1985 to 1993, Food Service of American from 1993 to 1994, Alliant Food Service from 1994 to 1997, U.S. Food Service from 1997 to 2005, and Fox River Foods from 2005 to the present.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Huntley. He formerly played football for the Lafayette Generals and coached his son's sports teams. He enjoyed antiquing, spending time with his family boating and on outings.
Roger married Drecinda G. Young and she survives. Surviving with his wife and mother are his three sons, Joshua B. Martin (wife, Mary) of Culver, IN, Jeremy B. Martin of Naples, FL and Mason J. Martin of Huntley, IL, his daughter Miranda J. Martin of Huntley, IL, his brother Brian J. Martin (wife, Joann) of Louisville, KY, his sister Toby F. Fowler (husband, Winston) of Northville, MI, and one grandchild River V. Martin.
Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2012, at Hippensteel Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Celebrant Linda Regnier officiating. Burial to follow at Freedom Cemetery in Waveland. Memorial contributions may be made in Roger's name to the college fund for Mason J. Martin. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care.
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for Roger Martin
Mark Coats
August 21, 2012
The world lost a great person when Roger passed away. He was the reason I moved to Virginia Beach in 1987 to work for Sandler Foods. He & Dricinda welcomed me & my wife at the time with open arms & a heartfelt smile. I will always remember the great times, his GQ clothes, his blonde hair, his zest for life, his devotion to his family, his trip to MS to see me, his trip from Virginia Beach to MS in 1988 to be a groomsman in my wedding. I have a deep hole in my heart because we let life get in the way of talking more often. Until we meet again my friend......I LOVE YOU BROTHER!
Norm & Krissy Fossmeyer
August 18, 2012
Our sympathies to the Martin family. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Sherri Novak
August 15, 2012
To the Martin family,
Our dearest sympathy goes to all during this time. Roger was always a positive inspiration to all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Liliane Lykes
August 15, 2012
I've only known Mary for a short time -- but I know how much her family means to her. My deepest condolences to her and the family.
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Pat Brown
August 13, 2012
DREW,MIRANDA,& MASON
May GOD BLESS YOU and keep you safe. You will always be in my prayers.
Steve Kornblet
August 12, 2012
Condolences, from my family and, myself. Roger was one of the sweetest and personable people I have ever met. He was an inspiration to me and my son while coaching Huntley Youth football. All of the kids and parents, including myself had great respect for him. I had the honor of meeting his family on numerous occasions and, the love and caring very visible. He was so much in love with Drecinda and all the kids. Soft spoken at times but his actions were always louder than words. We are truly saddened and I really wish I knew him better. Thoughts, prayers and memories.
Eva Cartmell
August 11, 2012
So very sorry to hear of Roger's accident. I knew him from Sculptures. He was so energetic and always smiling. I originally met him through his mother, Mary,with our tennis group. He will be sadly missed.
Brian Dawson
August 11, 2012
Roger was one of my favorite vendor reps. Very enthusiastic, never pushy, ALWAYS helpful, kind, and polite. I will miss our conversations. My deepest sympathy to his family.
August 11, 2012
I can't express my shock at this tragic accident. My prayers go out to you and your family and may God walk with you during the days ahead..Lois Mignano, Virginia Beach
August 11, 2012
So sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences go out to Roger's family. May God Bless you during this time of grief. I was a 1969 graduate of Southwestern HS. I remember Roger always had a smile on his face and always had a positive word to say.
Terry Blankenship, Lafayette
John Lehnen
August 10, 2012
please accept my condolences and prayers at this time of the Martin's family's loss. I was a classmate with Roger at Southwestern High School (1969). Roger was easy to be a friend with. Sincerely John Lehnen
Mary Hancock
August 10, 2012
Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the entire Martin family. Our Prayers are with you.
Bill Moor
August 10, 2012
I was so happy I got to see Roger at our recent fraternity reunion. He hadn't really changed all that much since college. I loved Roger's booming voice and infectious laugh. He was a loyal friend and made the world a much happier place. My prayers are with you.
Robert Moriarty
August 10, 2012
Drecinda and family
My heart goes out to you Roger was a good friend Hw will be missed
Melody allen
August 9, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Roger will be deeply missed.
Dennis Flynn
August 9, 2012
Drecinda and family, there are no words to express how sorry we are for the loss of Roger. He was always a joy to be around and we will never forget the support he and the Martin family gave us when we experienced the loss of our Brendan. You will always be in our hearts and Roger will always be "Forever Young"
Terry King
August 9, 2012
OUR MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS. PEACE IN CHRIST, TERRY &BONNIE KING
Tom Coghill
August 9, 2012
Roger and i were friends all through high school and beyond. together we had many great times and i still have great memories. god speed my friend and we shall meet again.
Craig Stefan
August 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jenny Hanes
August 9, 2012
What a wonderful, beautiful person Roger was. He could cheer any room he walked into. I pray the love he has for his family will help them through his loss. God truly has another angel.
I hope his family knows how many people's lives he touched, and we are all praying for their comfort.
August 9, 2012
So very sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathy to you all on this sudden, tragic loss. Praying God will comfort and guide you through the coming difficult days and future. Sue Brody (mom to Sarah Brody Young)
Diana Graham Mathews
August 9, 2012
Drecinda and family, So Sorry to hear of the loss of Roger. I knew Roger through our days at Sandler Foods and remember how much fun he was. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donald E. Cain Sr. and Family
August 9, 2012
To be grieving is the hardest part of life. Our prayers and our thoughts are with the family over their deep loss. Roger was a very unique person, He was one of a kind. God Bless.
Nick Lofendo
August 8, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the Martin family. I met Roger several years ago through youth sports and have never met a more kind and likable man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lori Gerke
August 8, 2012
Words can't explain how deep my heart hurts. I knew Roger as part of the Fox River Food family. I was a customer in Indiana. Always went out of his way to greet me and I along with many other in the School Nutrition will deeply miss him. I pray God gives you the peace only He can give.
Tracey Chestnut
August 8, 2012
Dear Drecinda and family: We are so saddened to learn about the loss of Roger. Our entire family has many great memories of when we were neighbors in Va. Beach, and we always look forward to news of your family each year. Roger was a wonderful man, and he will be missed. Our hearts are heavy thinking of your tragic loss, and we have your family in our thoughts and prayers. You have our greatest sympathy, Bennie and Jane Etheridge, Tracey Chestnut, and Greg and April Etheridge
Carin Clifton
August 8, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Roger's family. We had gotten to know Roger just within the last several years, when he became our sales rep from Fox River. He was always pleasant, had a great personality and we really enjoyed his company when we saw him at a show or when he came to visit each of our schools with his monthly goody bag. We will miss him greatly.
Jane Bell Piggott
August 8, 2012
I am so sorry and was "shocked" to hear of the loss of Roger. We had just messaged each other on facebook in July and we talked 4 times on the phone, before our 40th Class Reunion for the Class of 1969 at Southwestern HS! I didn't get to see Roger at the Reunion, because I was so sick, but treasured the phone calls we exchanged before it! Talked a little about our next one, our 45th! I am so so Sad for all of Roger's family, such a "great" loss at such a young age! Roger will be missed and is being grieved for by all of his classmates! He was always a great personality and lit up the room! He will be remembered for his exuberance for life, his love for family and his love of sports!
I am again so sorry for your "Great" loss and I have been praying for you all, since I found out about the tragedy on Monday! I will continue to pray for your family....
Laurie Montanye
August 8, 2012
Drecinda and Family,
I am so sorry and shocked to hear this tragic news. I am thinking of you constantly. If I can do anything I'm here. He was a great and very personable man. He will be missed by many.
August 8, 2012
Drecinda, Mason and family, So sorry for your loss.
The Guibord Family
Todd, Angela, Andrew and MJ
Lisa & Mark Slonka
August 8, 2012
Such a tragedy, our thoughts are with the Martin family as you are saddened by your loss. Will miss seeing Roger around the community.
Dale Spoeth
August 8, 2012
The Spoeth family's hearts and prayers go out to the entire Martin family! Roger was a great guy and I enjoyed coaching football with him back when my son Brad and Mason were little tikes! You will be missed!
Cindy Hanson
August 8, 2012
My prayers and thoughts go to his family during this difficult time. Roger was my sales rep for Fox River Foods. He always had a smile because he loved life and helping people. Those of us in school food service will miss him greatly.
Marshall & Melody Brown
August 8, 2012
Dricinda and family;
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts just sunk when we read the newspaper article. May all the good memories help you all through this diificult time. Gods Blessings.
Sue Rhinesmith
August 8, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lety Millan
August 8, 2012
Drecinda and family I'm sorry for your loss,I'll have you in my prayers, he will be deeply missed at Fox River Foods
Gloria Burnam
August 8, 2012
Roger was my sales rep. for Fox River Foods. He was a man full of life & a joy to be around.
I will miss him very much. My prayers to the family.
Sincerely, Gloria Burnam Director of Food Service Plymouth Comm. Schools Plymouth, IN.
Kathy Meyer
August 8, 2012
I can't even imagine the loss you must feel. Roger was a dear friend and co-worker.Together Roger and I developed Indiana school business. I will greatly miss my partner and friend. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless all of you.
Lisa Abell
August 8, 2012
To Roger's Family: My sincerest condolences on the loss of Roger. Roger was our contact at my office for our Food Directors as part of the Fox River Foods Bid that we have. He was always so kind and went out of his way to assist with anything we needed. We will miss his presence.
Kitty Switzer
August 7, 2012
Josh and Jeremy,and Family. I can not even find the words to comfort you for your loss. God comforts those that mourn. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandra Stockdale McKinney
August 7, 2012
No words can express the "deep sadness" the Stockdale families feel for your "tragic loss" of Roger!!!!! We are heart-broken for all of you!! Tim and Chris Toby let us know. God bless.
Bob Marchione
August 7, 2012
Drecinda and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Roger at Alliant Foodservice and he was one of the true professionals in our business. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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