William David "Bill" Martin, II , 74, of Kendallville died Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
He was born on February 10, 1948 in Garrett to Donald Keith "Chick" and Martha (Crothers) Martin.
Mr. Martin had worked at Newnam Foundry, Kendallville Foundry and Flint and Walling all in Kendallville
Bill was an avid IU and Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed collecting cars. He could often be found golfing and fishing in his spare time.
He was a member of the Kendallville Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Hess) Martin of Kendallville; a daughter, Stacey Martin of Kendallville; a son, Jeremy Martin of Kendallville; two stepdaughters, Tracy (Kenny) Morrow of Hamilton and Lacasta Hess of Addison, Michigan; a stepson, Travis (Jamy) Hess of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Melody (Kelly) Campbell of Nashville, Tennessee.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Donald K. "Chick" Martin; his mother, Martha Ringler; and his first wife, Deborah (Chester) Martin.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with Pastor Rich Secor of Cross Pointe Family Church in Kendallville officiating.
Casketbearers are Ty Coburn, Tylor Hess, Taylor Hess, Chad Prince, Chad Ihrie, and Shawn Hageman.
Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery near Corunna.
Visitation will also be on Monday from Noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
View a video tribute after Monday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com