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Donald Martinson

1922 - 2025

Donald Martinson obituary, 1922-2025, Wichita, KS

BORN

1922

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Baker Funeral Home Wichita

6100 E Central Ave

Wichita, Kansas

UPCOMING SERVICE

Memorial Service

Sep. 27, 2025

10:30 a.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church

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Donald Martinson Obituary

Donald Martinson taught math and science at Wichita High School North for 33 years. After retiring, he was active with Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity. His main passion was woodworking. He passed away peacefully at 103.5 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Martinson (Canfield) and his daughter Susan Duerksen. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Hughes; his son, Jim Martinson (Jeff); his son Dale Martinson (Tammy) (all of Wichita); his grandchildren, Brian, Gwendolyn, Devin, Bailey, and Greg; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church (2258 N Marigold Ln, Wichita) on Saturday, September 27, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Habitat for Humanity would honor his memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Wichita Eagle from Sep. 18 to Sep. 21, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Donald Martinson

Sep

27

Memorial service

10:30 a.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church

2258 N Marigold Ln, Wichita, KS

Funeral services provided by:

Baker Funeral Home Wichita

6100 E Central Ave Suite 203, Wichita, KS 67208

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