March 15, 1950-Feb. 14, 2021
DELPHOS — Anthony “Tony” V. Martin, 70, of Delphos passed away at 8:53 p.m. on Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
He
was born March 15, 1950, in Lima to Howard and Helen (Coon) Martin, who
preceded him in death. On June 22, 1968, he was united in marriage to
Virginia “Ginger” Sheeter, who survives in Delphos.
Anthony is
also survived by his daughters, Julie Martin and Lisa Cross of Delphos;
two grandsons, Ryan Sevitz and Kaden Cross; and one great-granddaughter,
Avonelle Sevitz.
Anthony retired from Fruehauf Corporation after
22 years of service. He worked in several departments over the years
ending up a foremen.
Anthony loved to fish and was an avid deer
hunter. He enjoyed traveling with his family taking them on trips out
west, to a house boat trip in Canada. His favorite spot was the flood
waters of Fletchers pond in Michigan. Tony was a 1968 graduate of
Delphos Jefferson High School, where he played foot ball.
Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Harter & Schier
Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.