Donald Lee Martin
Donald Lee Martin, 80, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 10:45 PM, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, Mo.
A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 10:00AM at Little Union Cemetery in rural Palmyra. Pastor Steve Barker and Daren Griesbaum will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra.
Donald was born November 1, 1943, in Palmyra, to Orville Martin and Marjorie Crane Martin. He was married to Sherrie Dobey Martin on February 17, 1962, in Palmyra. She survives.
Other survivors include his Children, Danny Martin of MO, Jim Martin (Charlotte) of Palmyra, and Melinda Griesbaum (Daren) of Palmyra, Brother, Duane Martin (Judy) of Palmyra, Sisters, Janet Bailey (Duane) of Palmyra, Rita McNew (Nick) of Palmyra and Debbie Isaacks (Wally) of Maywood, Mo., Former Brother-in-Law, Jeff Devlin of Palmyra, Grandchildren, Jessica Yagyagan (Brandon), Heather Martin (Alex), Ryan Martin, Nicole Hirner (Josh), Dr. Cody Griesbaum (Dr. Stacey), Glendon Griesbaum (Mallory), and Brett Griesbaum (Siri), Great Grandchildren, Addilynn, Lincoln, and Charlotte Yagyagan; Avery, Quinlynn, and Everett Griesbaum; and Haynes Hirner, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his Parents, and Great Grandchild, William Yagyagan.
Donald’s dedication to agriculture extended beyond his own fields as he contributed his expertise to the Farmers Co-Op and Schwartz Implement, enriching the community with his knowledge and work ethic.
An avid outdoorsman, Donald found solace in the great outdoors. He had a passion for hunting and fishing. He enjoyed running trout lines in the Fabius River. His love for boating and water sports led him to many weekends on Mark Twain Lake, the Mississippi River and family vacations at the Lake of the Ozarks. His love for the land was matched only by his attention given to his cattle and his steadfast Oliver tractors, symbols of his enduring commitment to farming.
Donald’s interests were as varied as the seasons; he relished the simple pleasures of watching westerns, tending to his garden, playing cards, and indulging his sweet tooth by taking in some vanilla ice cream. A man of few words, Donald’s presence was a comforting silence, punctuated by moments of mischievous humor that revealed his prankster side. His legacy is one of quiet strength, a life richly lived and deeply felt.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Little Union Cemetery or Palmyra Senior Rural Rental Housing (Senior Housing).