ingdom of God and that influenced everything he did. Sharing Jesus' love for people, he used his gift of evangelism, sharing with all who would listen, his hope in the saving power of Jesus Christ. He was a very creative hard-working man of adventure who loved life. He was always discovering new things that he would use in engineering a solution to mechanical challenges or life's problems. He loved flying, RV travel, people and especially his family. He truly cared for their souls.
Paul is survived by his wife, Lorraine; their two children, Chad (Alicia) Martin of Palm Harbor, Florida and Jennifer (Jordan) Chapman of Windsor, Colorado; six grandchildren, Joshua Martin, Noah Martin, Levi Martin, Ezekiel Martin, Emma Chapman, and Sophia Chapman. He is also survived by his two brothers, David (Sharen) Martin of Stacy, Minnesota and Jonathan (Ann) Martin of Princeton, Minnesota; plus, many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Lorraine's siblings, Cliff & Diane Hallum of Rushford, Minnesota, Denny & Mary Nelson of Eagan, Minnesota, Eric & Lois Pawlowski of Eagan, Minnesota, and Scott & Carolyn Panning of Blaine, Minnesota. Paul is preceded in death by his parents and his father and mother-in-law, Teman and Geneva Hallum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Community Christian Schools (CCS) 2406 9 1/2 Ave S Fort Dodge, Iowa (515) 573-3011. Donations can be made online at www.ccsfd.org/donate/ Please email the school to identify your gift as being dedicated to Paul.
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