Ronald E. Martin

Martin, Ronald E., baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Beloved husband of Marianne E. Martin (nee Penn). Loving father of Ronald E. Martin Jr. Step-father of Eddie Barrett and Sean (Sandi) Barrett. Brother of Freddie (Sherry), David (Kris) and Tony Martin (Henry). Uncle of Chrissy, Denise and Joy. Son-in-law of Jeanette K. Penn. Step-grandfather of William Barrett V., Sean Barrett Jr., Shelby Barrett and Jordan Short. Dear friend of Dave Vinson. Brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Ron worked for Red Arrow Trucking Company for many years. He enjoyed jeep racing, watching NASCAR, collecting guns and working in his yard. The family would like to thank BJC Hospice, Missouri Baptist Hospital and Marianne's work family at Sunrise Assisted Living in Chesterfield for their love, care and support.

Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, 7 p.m. Interment St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Evansville, IN, Friday 11:30 a.m.. If desired, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association. Visitation Thursday 4 p.m. until time of service. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.