David B. Martin

Dear David B.
You were the best damn boss I ever had and a great mentor, OSBA 1970-1975.

My sincere condolences to Dave's family
He surely was a role model for all of us.
Pat McNicol - 1995 OSBA President

My Condolences to the Martin Family. I only knew "Coach" as the Coach at Oak Harbor H.S. playing for Port Clinton against his teams for 4 years. A few days after my High School Graduation Coach came to my folks home on Catawba Island and wanted to talk. He had written a letter of recommendation for me to attend Bowling Green State University, and with his assistance I attended. (I finished my education at UCLA after moving to California). What a "Great Man" to do something like that. I last...

So many great memories of Dave, so many lessons learned from him. Dave hired me at OSBA in 1977 and taught me much about how to conduct oneself in the business world. He believed in giving people fast, accurate information to lead them toward the desired end.
We worked hard and played with enthusiasm. We shared a love of sports, Scotch and golf. I will miss him as will so many.

Mr. Martin had an immense influence on my life and I treasure the time I was able to spend around him and his family. I still have the buckeye he gave me during a 1992 visit to OH in the top drawer of my office desk. My condolences to the entire Martin family.

I was The OSBA Journal editor 1970-75, and have so many wonderful memories of not only Dave but also Bob Baker, Dr. Fox, Dr. Essex and the OSBA staff and the staff at ODE. It was a wonderful time in my career and my life. My deepest condolences to his wonderful family and friends.

Condolences to the family. David B. (as in beautiful) Martin was a giant among men. I'm proud to say he was my coach, mentor, and long time friend. Rest in peace David B. with your beloved wife Ginny, the other beautiful one. Thanks coach for making the world a better place.

Bob BAKER and Dave Martin are harmonizing in Heaven, "There's no Tomorrow; there's just today!" just like they used to at Columbus' Clock Restaurant years ago.

My fondest memories of my Grandfather was visiting him and grandma in the summer and christmas in in Oak Harbor, OH. Lots of life lessons to be learned watching how he treated his wife and interacted with us grandkids. Attempting to teach me to fish, visiting the zoo, and lake and other norther Ohio attractions. Even picking-up sticks and collecting buckeye nuts in the backyard were made fun with Granmps. We miss you dearly.