Martin Glenn Wisenbaker

Martin Glenn Wisenbaker was born on July 12, 1935 in Houston, Texas to Maurice Glenn Wisenbaker and Elsie Addie Charpiot Wisenbaker. He grew up in Humble, Texas, where he graduated from Charles Bender High School in 1953. Martin then proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio and was also stationed in Hawaii during most of the 8 years he served in the U.S. Air Force.

Martin met the love of his life, Beva Jean Frady, and they married in 1962 in her hometown in Arkansas. They then moved to Waco, where he attended Baylor University and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. He taught in a high school for a short time. However, it was for his deep love for music Martin went back to school to learn how to tune, rebuild, and care for pianos. He and his wife, Beva Jean, owned and ran Harmonic Tuning Service out of their home in the Houston Heights for over 40 years, tuning, rebuilding, and caring for many pianos throughout the Houston and surrounding area. Both, Martin and Beva Jean were members and actively involved in the Piano Technicians Guild, in which both served as officers.

Martin was a dedicated Christian. He actively served in many small churches including serving as a lay minister. He would also minister to the hearts and minds of the men at the Star of Hope Mission. This was a passion he would continue through life until he was no longer able to walk. He had a thorough knowledge of the Bible. He loved to talk to people about the Lord and he felt his greatest achievement was when someone would come to know the Lord and accept Him into their heart.

Martin loved his family and was very supportive of family members throughout his entire life. Except during those years he served in the Air Force, he faithfully attended every family event.

Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Beva Jean Frady Wisenbaker; and by his parents, Maurice Glenn Wisenbaker and Elsie Addie Charpiot Wisenbaker.

He is survived by his sister, Mittie Reeves of Katy; and his seven brothers, Edward Maurice Wisenbaker and his wife Rose of Humble, Clarence Wisenbaker of Humble, Mycol Wisenbaker of Texas City, Buddy Wisenbaker and his wife Lynn of Humble, Don Wisenbaker and his wife Sandy of Humble, John Wayne Wisenbaker and wife Dianne of Humble, and Eugene Wisenbaker and his wife Jeannie of Conroe. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.

The family will receive friends from 7pm to 9pm on Monday, July 18th, 2016 at the McNutt Funeral home, 1600 FM 1314 (Porter Road), in Conroe, 77301. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:30am Tuesday, July 19th, 2016 at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veteran's Memorial Drive, in Houston, 77038.

Those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to the Star of Hope Mission, 6897 Ardmore, Houston, TX 77054.