artin passed away at the Muse-Norris Hospice House in Mason City, IA. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda of Graettinger; three daughters: Melanie Sievers-Rients (Jeff) of Center Point, IA, Michele Scott of Graettinger and Kristina Vollbeer (Scott) of Eldridge, IA; two sisters: Virginia Freeney of Storm Lake, IA and Diane Meeker (Clayton) of Council Bluffs, IA; and six grandchildren: Dalton Park, Alicia Scott, Elizabeth Rients, Tommy Scott, Christopher Rients, Andrew Vollbeer and one grandchild on the way. Martin was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Frank Freeney. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church or CAASA.