Richard J. Martens Obituary
Richard J. Martens of Ames, Iowa passed away on July 29, 2026. Richard shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard J. Martens to show support.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Gilbert, Viola Martens (Ohde), Edward and Elvira Zimmerman (Wilwerding); his aunts and uncles, Janet Jensen (Martens), James Zimmerman, Larry Zimmerman and Ferdonna Zimmerman; and his brother-in-law Kelly Croghan.
He is survived by: his parents, James Martens and JoAnn Martens (Zimmerman); his wife Lisa Martens; his children, Larie Koval (Britton), LeAnn Harms (Kyle), Rob Martens (Danielle) and Marla Mull (Justin); his grandchildren, Raelyn Harms, Landon Koval, Reece Martens, Bryson Koval, Gemma Martens, Levon Harms, Riley Mull, Violet Martens and Harvey Mull; and his siblings, Randall Martens (JoAnn), Brenda Croghan and Ryan Martens (Laura). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
