Martin Dwayne Janssen

Martin Dwayne Janssen
August 27, 1946 ~ June 13, 2005
Passed away unexpectedly at his home in Stockton, June 13th, 2005 at the age of 58.
Martin, born to W. Jess Janssen and Jacqueline H. Janssen in San Francisco, California is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda, their son, Troy M. Janssen (Heather), their daughter, Taune M. Janssen, grandchildren, Cooper C. Janssen and Kylie G. Janssen, mother-in-law, Ruth J. Benz, of Woodacre, his stepfather, Harry Stohl, of San Geronimo, his brothers, Jess D. Janssen (Cindy) of Sebastopol and Lawrence F. Janssen (Kathy) of La Canada, and five nieces and nephews.
Martin's family moved to Applegate, Oregon in his early years and returned to the Bay Area to settle in San Geronimo in 1960.
Martin graduated from Sir Francis Drake High School, attended College of Marin briefly before joining the Army in 1966 where he served in Vietnam. After his discharge, he was employed with the Marin Municipal Water District until his early retirement in 1977.
Known as a "hot rodder", Martin loved drag and Nascar racing and enjoyed many hours on the delta waterways with family and friends.
Martin will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him; his winning smile and infectious laugh will remain in their hearts forever.
The family wishes to invite friends and family to gather, bring their memories and celebrate Martin's life at the Log Cabin, 110 Veteran's Place, San Anselmo, Saturday, July 16th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m.