Dan G. Martin

Dan G. Martin, 82, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1955, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at his home. He was born August 12, 1926 in Evanston, IL. Dan is survived by three daughters, Beth (Kevin) Alexander of Wimberley, TX, Laura M. Reamer of Naperville and Margaret "Peggy" (the late Bob Jordan) Martin of Naperville; six grandchildren, Grace, Victor and Rose Yaguchi; Chelsea Alexander, Theresa and Lillian Reamer; his brother, G. Howard (Betty) Martin of Philadelphia, PA; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae (nee McCracken) Martin, whom he married July 21, 1951, his parents, Burrous and Margaret Greer and a brother, Judson (Anne) Martin. Dan grew up in Glencoe, IL and was a 1944 graduate of New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL. He was a 35 year employee of Northern Illinois Gas (now Nicor), retiring in 1981. Dan had a passionate interest in firefighting and fire equipment and was active with the Fire Buffs of Illinois and SPAAMFAA, a fire truck preservation club. He was also known as "the World's Greatest Fire Engine Photographer." Visitation Saturday, April 18, 1:00-4:00 P.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Future Inurnment: Naperville Cemetery, Naperville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago, P.O. Box #4914, Chicago, IL 60680 For info.

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