Martin C. Marita

It is with great sadness that we announce that Martin C. Marita passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Marty as he was known to most, was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. He enjoyed 85 years living a treasured life in God's country with his family and many friends.

Marty was born on September 2, 1938, in Highbridge, Wisconsin to John and Elizabeth Marita. He graduated from Mellen High School in the class of 1956. He enlisted in the United States Army and served two years, stationed in Korea. In June 1961, Marty married Jean Schraufnagel in Mellen, Wisconsin. They were blessed with two daughters and two sons. Over the years, he worked at jobs that moved them to Nevada, Arizona, Racine WI and finally in 1974, he returned to live and work in Ashland County. He managed Eagle Forge for many years. He was also able to be a weekend farmer which he enjoyed. The Marita garden was always well-cared for and produced a wide variety of vegetables and fruits that were shared with many. He loved the outdoors, riding his four-wheeler every day, fishing when he could and especially hunting with his sons, grandchildren, and friends. Everyone enjoyed taking a trip to the farm to visit him. Marty also enjoyed spending time with his family and area friends as often as possible.

Marty is survived by his four children, Jill (Norb) Kirk of Eau Claire WI, Sue (Chuck) Rysted of Stewartville MN, Chuck Marita of Kenosha WI, and Mitch (Nancy) Marita of Highbridge WI. He had 12 grandchildren, Amanda Kirk, Holly (Joe) Gagliardo, Sarah (Grant) Martin, Troy Polencheck, Bryan Kirk, Scott Marita, Steve (Grace) Rysted, Heather (Tyler) Tradup, David Rysted, Molly Marita, Sam Marita, and Jack Marita. He had 6 great grandchildren, Lana Gagliardo, Ellie Tradup, Haley Rysted, Blake Gagliardo, Avery Rysted, and Ben Rysted. Marty is also survived by his sister Agnes Anderson, his brother Floyd (Glenda) Marita, his sister-in-law Barbara Marita and many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John (Mary) Marita, his brother Joseph Marita, his brother-in-law Robert Anderson and his grandson, Kyle Polencheck.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday September 9th at 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Mellen, WI.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the church that morning starting at 9:00 am until the hour of the service.

Interment will follow at the Highbridge Mount Hope cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.

Online condolences for Martin's family may be left at MountainFuneralHomes.com