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Walter Martishius Obituary

MARTISHIUS Walter A. Walter A. Martishius, 75, of Twp. Rd. 113, Tiffin, Ohio died Thursday afternoon, April 26, 2007, at his home. He was born September 12, 1931, in Chicago, IL to Walter and Anna Luka Martishius. He married Laurie Lewis on February 14, 1989, in Niagara Falls, NY. Surviving is his wife, Laurie Martishius of Tiffin, and former wife, Virginia Martishius of Holland; sons, Walter P. Martishius of Hollywood, CA, James (Cindy) Martishius and Michael (Sherrie) Martishius both of Leland, NC, Alexander Martishius at home; daughters, Mercedes (Paul) Martishius-Latta and Elizabeth (Bob) Jackson both of Atlanta, GA, Susan (Mike) Short of Perrysburg, Christine Martishius of Toledo; 14 grandchildren; brother, John (Lori) Martishius of Westchester, IL and sisters, Loretta (Herbert) Gizowski of North Aurora, IL Mary Body of Naperville, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents. Walter retired in 1994 as a student advisor at the University of Toledo, prior to that he was a guidance counselor for 23 years and head football coach at Springfield High School for 12 years. He also taught and was assistant football coach at Clay High School. A member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Chicago, IL, Our Lady of Lord's in Toledo and he attended Christ's Church at Tiffin. In 1958 he received his BA in Sociology and Physical Education and in 1960 his Masters in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Toledo. Walter was a U.S. Navy Veteran during the Korean Conflict on the U.S.S. Boxer as a fireman and received a Letter of Commendation for saving the lives of fellow crewmen. He was a member of the Fostoria Elk's Lodge, Delaware American Legion and the University of Toledo's Varsity "T" Club. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 30, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Fostoria, Ohio. Burial will be in Sand Ridge Cemetery in Bascom, Ohio where Military honors will be conducted. Friends may call on Sunday, April 29, 2007), 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Harrold - Floriana Funeral Home in Fostoria. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice in Walter's memory. NOTE: Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hffh.net

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Published by The Blade on Apr. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Martishius

14 Entries

DENISE KRUEGER

May 17, 2007

MIKE & SHERRY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
EMERY & DENISE KRUEGER

Anne Lucio

May 11, 2007

My husband (Jesse Lucio - SHS Class of '77) has always spoken very highly of his former football coach, and was saddened to learn of this loss for your family and the community. Jesse has very fond memories of Friday night games with Wally as quarterback. Our prayers are with you.

Dad with Golf sweater, Christmas 2005

May 2, 2007

Shelly Kretz

May 2, 2007

We all had great memories of Walt. I have known him since I have been a young child growning up in the same neighborhood and seeing him around all the hockey games back in the day when school sports were fun. I have great respect for him , and he will truely be missed!!! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
God Bless
Shelly (Leon) Kretz and Family
Class of 89 SHS

Tom Kelly

May 1, 2007

Dear Mercy, Wally, and all -- My sincere condolences for the loss of your Dad. I know it hurts terribly. We don't know why this is. But if there is any consolation, it is in knowing that you were blessed with having someone in your life you loved so much. Hang in there. A friend who knows something about grief once wrote, "Be open to the pain of your broken heart. God -- and caring people -- will enter through its brokenness." You all are in my prayers.

Jack Foltz

April 30, 2007

Wally and Mercy, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Elaine Slough

April 29, 2007

Laurie, Susie and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and Walt will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Ron and Elaine Slough
Springfield High School retiree

Bill Zak

April 29, 2007

I had the opportunity to work and coach with Walt from '73- '76 at Springfield HS. Walt was a mentor and a dear friend. He was a very dedicated coach and teacher. I have fond memories of my time with Walt. My deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire family.
Wally I'm sure your very proud of your dad! He was great guy.

patrick vernon

April 28, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. With love, Springfield H.S c/o'89

duane schooley

April 28, 2007

i had the pleasure of working with Walt while serving as a sports writer with the Blade and it was because of individuals such as him that my 32 years there were most enjoyable.
You have my deepest sympathy and may you feel the Love of The Lord in your loss.

Timothy Yoder

April 28, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with the Martishius family at this time of sorrow. We have the many great memories from years past to cherish in the coming years. The many high school students and athletes that we touched by the mentoring and leadership of this man has been and will be carried on for several years. We will never forget the coaching slogan of our two high school football coaches, Walt and Julius "Tarp" Taormina: "When the going gets tough, the tough gets going". They followed that slogan in their own lives when things got tough. They taught a lot of us to keep up the good fight when things got down. We all share the many good times together and the memories live on. To the rest of us in Walt's memory, keep in touch, time is precious and take care of one another. Walt, thanks for making us all champions.

Timothy Yoder, Springfield High School Class of ’71, NLL Football Champions

Lori & Mark Byczynski, & Jim Litwin

April 28, 2007

Tina & Anthony ,
We want to extend our deepest condolences and sympathy for the loss of your dad/grandpa. Our thoughts go out to you and your whole family at this time.

Barb Rooks (Przepiora)

April 28, 2007

Mercy, Know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers at this very difficult time. It is very hard to lose a parent or any family member. God bless all of you.

Brenda Brandt (Smith)

April 28, 2007

A great person,coach,teacher. So sorry to hear of his passing, will always be rmembered.My thoughts and prayers are with you
Class '71

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