"Rita, Marty was a pillar of our synagogue community. He was a role model of professionalism, gentlemanliness, and humor. I looked up to him. I am so sorry for your loss. An era moves on. The tributes by your three children and granddaughter were so personal, inspiring,and moving. Warm affection, Andreah K. Andreah Briarmoon Vered-Ha'Shahar"
In loving memory of
Martin R. Kades
October 1, 1932 - November 7, 2018
Beloit/Madison -Long-time Beloit resident Martin Kades, 86, died Wednesday at Capital Lakes in Madison, Wis., after a long illness. Martin was born in 1932 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison to Charles and Rose Kades. The family lived in Madison until 1944, when they moved to Beloit. Martin graduated from Beloit Memorial High in 1950, and earned a degree in commerce from UW-Madison in 1954. He served two years in the Army at Fort Leonard in Kansas before returning to Beloit to work with his father at Kades Motor Parts on Broad Street. Martin married Rita Skud in 1958 in Evanston, Ill., and they lived in Beloit from that time until 2013, when they moved to Madison.
Martin was always community-minded. He was active in the Stateline Community Foundation, Beloit Historical Society, B'nai Abraham Synagogue, and the Beloit Public Library. He loved giving back to his community, including tutoring Robinson Elementary students in reading and volunteering with Caritas.
Martin was devoted to the business, which grew dramatically under his stewardship. Kades Motor Parts was a landmark in old downtown Beloit, a few doors down from the old Majestic Theater. He earned the respect of his customers, employees and the business community. He founded and served as president of the regional cooperative buying group, Cornbelt Automotive Warehouse in Omaha, NE. He also served as president of the Wisconsin Automotive Wholesalers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Rita, and three children: Deborah (Keith Hudelson); Eric (Nancy Combs); and Michael (Mary Giovagnoli); and six grandchildren: Seth Lautenschlager, Rachel Lautenschlager, Jennifer Kades; Rebecca Kades, Robbie Combs, and Theo Kades.
A Funeral service will be held at CONGREGATION B'NAI ABRAHAM, 2400 Oxford Lane, Beloit, WI, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery in Beloit.
The Kades family expresses its gratitude to the caring staff at Capital Lakes Retirement Community and Agrace Hospice who helped them through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Agrace Hospice in Madison or a donor's favored humanitarian, kind-spirited charity.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Services
3610 Speedway Road Madison
(608) 238-3434
Tributes
"Dear Rita and family, Larry and I wish to extend our most sincere condolences. Martin was a great citizen of Beloit. He was a great asset to the community. He will be missed. Sincerely, Larry and Karen Arft"
"Dear Mrs. Kades and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Kades? passing. I have many fond memories of you and your family from our years at B?Nai Abraham Congregation. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss and may Martin?s memory be a blessing. Sincerely, Sandra (Cherry) Freeman"
"Dear Rita and Family, We are so sorry for your loss but so glad we had a chance to say goodbye a few days ago. We will see you in Beloit on Sunday. Love from Judy Christensen and John McDonnell ( and of course, Roi)"
"Rita, Debbie, Eric, and Mike - I' m so sorry to learn of the passing of Marty. I know my mother loved your family and you treated her so well. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Carol (Lokken) Rose"
"Dear Rita, I am so sorry to learn that your husband has died. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I am thinking of you and your family. Your LWV friend, Gretchen Roy"