Brian Martin

Brian Martin was released from pain and suffering on April 29th at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was 67.

Brian was born to Marvin and Lois Martin on December 5, 1957. He married Denise Bledsoe in 1977. They had two children, Jake Martin and Sara Martin. He later married Karen Williams in 2015 at which time he gained bonus children, Karly Marchand and Jessica Williams. He is survived by his mother, wife, children, brothers Keith (Linda) Martin and Steve Martin, and grandchildren Cy Martin, Jayden Seibenthal and Ellora Vance. He was preceded in death by his father.

He graduated from IVC High School in 1975. Brian began a carpenter apprenticeship in 1977. He worked for and later ran Ball and Bledsoe Builders. He was later employed by Peoria Metro and retired from there in 2014. He was a brilliant carpenter.

He was a member on the board for Limestone Youth Baseball and, also coached for many years. He was a St. Louis Cardinal’s fan and loved Warner Bros. cartoons, the Stooges and Green Acres. Brian also loved animals especially his beloved basset hound, Duke. He loved fishing and relaxing at the family cabin in Minnesota. He was a fan of the most obscure, bizarre music, which we have all come to love. Brian had his own language which so many of us have adopted. The list of Brian Martin-isms is endless.

A celebration of life is planned at B.G. Karaoke Saloon 4202 W Pfeiffer Road on May 10th from 2PM-5PM. An informal service allowing people to share thoughts and memories will occur at 3PM. Memorials may be made to PAWS and St Jude.