Rodney L. Martin
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EDGERTON---Rodney L. Martin, age 77, of Edgerton, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. He was born in Utica Township, Crawford County on February 2, 1944, the son of Lyall and Ruth (Turk) Martin. He married Linda L. Schmidt on April 24, 1965 in Boscobel. He graduated from Boscobel High School in 1962. He worked in Oswego, IL until 1965 when he married Linda M. Schmidt and they moved to Edgerton when he went to work at Highway Trailer. He retired from Lear Seating in Janesville.
Rodney and Linda raised Tobacco with his brother and their families for many years. He will always be remembered as a hard worker and always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and cutting wood.
Rodney is survived by his wife, Linda of 56 years; son, Brad Martin of Milton; grandson, Hunter Martin; 2 brothers: Terry (Dana) Martin of Vero Beach, Fl and Lyall (Janet) Martin of Janesville; 2 sisters: Linda Bray of Gays Mills and Cheryl (Ron) Hanson of West Salem; sisters-in-law: Delores Martin of Burlington, Donna Beckwith of Cottage Grove, Donna Martin of Prairie du Chien and Betty Martin of Edgerton; brother-in-law, Wayne Gander of Soldiers Grove; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Leila Martin, Leora Ames, Robert Martin, Ronald Martin, Harland Martin, Gary Martin and Karen Gander.
No Services will be held. APFEL EHLERT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Edgerton is assisting the family. For on-line condolences: www.apfelfuneral.com