Frank Stephens Martin

Born: August 10, 1956 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Died: December 14, 2020 Davenport, Iowa

Frank was born August 10, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of John D. Martin and Mary Louise (Frank) Martin.

A Religious Gathering will be held at Wendt Funeral Home in Moline, IL, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. A Family Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm and can be viewed by family and friends starting at 2:00pm via livestream.

He lived for decades in Moline, marrying Deborah Farrance in 1978, and was employed by Deere & Company for over 40 years until retiring in 2018.

He resided in retirement close to his family in Eldridge, Iowa. Frank treated his family and friends with kindness and respect.

He was a loyal and loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. His sprit will remain in our hearts and thoughts forever.

Frank was a Pilgrim in many ways, he explored his spiritual beliefs, traveling widely in the fellowship of his friends and family. In his faith as a Christian, he found meaning in service to others. He was a patriot and a direct descendant of six passengers on the Mayflower. He was baptized in The Pilgrim First Congregational Church by his grandfather, Reverend Theodore Frank.

Frank enjoyed outdoor sports; skiing, hiking, and logging thousands of miles on his bicycles, he was very active in Quad City Bike Club, completing the RAGBRAI ride across Iowa and running the BIX annually. He often vacationed in Door County, Wisconsin in the Summer months and was a devoted Green Bay Packer fan.

Frank was an Eagle Scout, an achievement he shared with his three brothers, who also reached this distinction. He also supported his grandson and was his sponsor for The Cub Scouts.

Frank was employed at John Deere in a career spanning many decades, retiring in 2019 after 43 years of continual service. He completed a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University.

Frank is lovingly remembered by his Son, Brad; and his daughter, Dawn; his grandsons, Rizon and Noah; and his three brothers, David, Ted, and John. He was Uncle Frank to his nieces, Cassandra, Marissa, Jennifer, Molly, Caroline and Linda; and to his nephews, Andrew and Will. He is also survived by his former wife, Debra (Farrance) Halstead.

His ashes interred in the Ludington & Frank Family Plot at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

CDC Recommended COVID Guidelines will be followed.