William Martens Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Martens (Winterset, Iowa), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 9, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Martens to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Amy Lorraine Stump; his parents, Bill and Clara; his siblings, Wayne Martens and Vera Niendorf; his grandchildren, Catherine Thrailkill and Nicholas Solberg; and his great grandchild Avery Martens.
He is survived by: his children, Bill, Byrd Martens (MI), Cheryl Thrailkill (West Des Moines), Chuck, Diane Laughridge (KC), Brian, Jan Peters (TX), Wayne, Debi Martens (Winterset), Craig and Michelle Solberg (Des Moines); his grandchildren, Joshua (Kellie), Steve Martens (MI), Sarah (Matt), Thompson (OH), Jessica Rohrsen (Joshua) of OH, Scott Thrailkill, Alicia (Brad), Meyer (NC), Rev. Justin Laughridge (Canada), Brandon Laughridge (KC), Nathan Peters (TX), Drew Peters (TX), Amy (Dax), Garrett (Prague), Thomas (Kayla), Elizabeth (Kirk), Hansen (Grimes) and Megan Solberg (Altoona); and his great grandchildren, Kaydence, Hannah, Luke Martens (MI), JJ, Cooper Thompson (OH), Kobey Embrey (NC), Noah, Jonah, Lily Laughridge (Canada), Graham, Erik, Miles Peters (TX), Isaiah Garrett (Prague), Will, Owen, Lucas Martens (DM), Grace and Scarlett Hansen (Grimes).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Hour Radio Program and/or to the Christian Crusaders.
