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MARTIN, Robert K. 83, of Urbana, died Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. He was born March 7, 1923 in Urbana, a son of Ed and Edna M. (Hull) Martin. Bob was a loved and respected band director for the Urbana High School Band, retiring with over 30 years of service. After his retirement, he was an associate with Walter-Schoedinger Funeral Home for many years. Bob was a friend to all who knew him. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II, then attended and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1954, where he performed in The Ohio State University Marching Band and later with The Ohio State University Alumni Marching Band. He received his masters from Ohio State University in 1959. He was a member of the Urbana United Methodist Church, Harmony Lodge 8, Free and Accepted Masons, and a life member of the Ohio Education Association. Survived by his daughter and son-in-law Joanne and Rigo Rivas of Hemett, California; grandchildren, Brandon, Lance and Blake Rivas all of Hemett, California; and a nephew Larry Martin of Weemes, Virginia. He was preceded in death by Dorothy Martin in 1997; his parents; three sisters; and a nephew. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 2, 2006 in the WALTER-SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, Urbana with the Rev. John Daniels officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday , November 1, 2006 in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana. Bob wishes are that contributions be made to the Robert K. Martin Scholarship Fund payable to the Urbana Foundation, P. O. Box 38130, Urbana. Ohio 43078
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Dave/Joyce Crabill
October 31, 2006
We wish to express our condolences to you in the loss of your father. We have very fond memories of your father, as I(Joyce) was in band for my high school years and have many good memories of the fun times we had.
Dave had many conversations with your Dad. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Joyce Crabill
Jennifer Visel (Couts)
October 30, 2006
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Martin. He was my band director in high school. He was kind and loving when my mother passed away and he was at the funeral home with a supportive smile. He was a good man and will be missed.
Nancy (Lewis) Sturgeon
October 29, 2006
For the family of Bob Martin,
He has and always will have a proud and fond place in my heart. Even after all these years, I still think of him. I attended Concord and Graham High School, but he was my private music teacher. I took lessons for a few years on Saturday afternoons at Urbana High, and he taught me to play a pretty mean alto sax (and to PRACTICE). He was locally quite famous for his music. We developed a wonderful student/instructor relationship. He was a great person and mentor.
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