. He was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. He loved nature and spending time with friends, but most of all, he loved his family. On Sunday, December 14, 2014, Martin passed away at the Emmetsburg Care Center. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Cathy of Graettinger; his children: Michael "Mick" Stewart (Livia) of Graettinger, Pamela Beardsley of Las Vegas, NV and Mark Stewart (Debbie) of Orting, WA; step-children: Lauralee Lemcke and Tom Lemcke both of Graettinger; three grandchildren; Brian Beardsley, Emerson Zapotosky, III and Ben Stewart; one great-granddaughter, Alexis Mae Zapotosky; and one step-granddaughter, Paige Lemcke. Martin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Phyllis; two brothers: Charlie and Leo Stewart; and three sisters: Frances Lundgren, Mary Crotts and Anna Danger.