William R. "Bill" Martin

William R. "Bill" Martin obituary, Leesburg, FL

William R. "Bill" Martin

William Martin Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 3, 2025.
Bill Martin 86, of the Villages, FL passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born in Bedford Indiana.
He is survived by his loving wife Amy who he shared 35 beautiful years with and his children: William Martin (Norine), John Martin, Jesse Martin, step children: Charlene, John Pesti Jr.
(Heather), Christine Russek (Micheal). Grandchildren: Nelson, Harrison, (Kali), Carson and Madison Martin, Caroline (Alex) Van Leeuwen, Jonathan and Jordan Pesti, Addison and Presley Russek. Great Grandchildren: Charli, Scottie and Kinslee.
Bill was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Indiana University, where he was a devoted brother of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Bill proudly served his country in the US Army. Bill later worked in Commercial Real Estate in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
"He fought a good fight, he kept the faith, he finished his race."
A mass of christian burial will be celebrated at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 10AM on November 14th, 2025.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cornerstone Hospice of the Villages (601 Mariposa Way, FL 32162).

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