Clare Ezra Martin

Clare Ezra Martin, age 83, of Goshen, died at 4:40 am, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his home after a brief illness.  He was born April 11, 1938 in Nappanee to Ezra and Lydia (Bauman) Martin.

Mr. Martin married Rosetta Martin, September 28, 1958.  He was a retired dairy Farmer and Milk hauler.  Mr. Martin was a member of Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.

Surviving is his wife, Rosetta; children, Dennis (Gloria) Martin, Wakarusa, Gene (Edith) Martin, Dwane Martin, both of Sauk Centre, MN, Kayleen (John) Zimmerman, Belgrade, MN, Diane (Arlen) Zimmerman, Cass City, MI; 31 grandchildren and 81 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Shirley Martin; 2 grandsons, Kevin and Devon Martin; and 2 great granddaughters, Kiana and Megan Martin; parents; brothers, Leonard and Roy Martin and sister, Loreen Ramer.

Family and friends may call Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Harrison Christian School.   Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am, Monday, May 3rd at Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.  The Home Ministry of the Church will officiate.  Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.