Jack Martinson Obituary (1934

Jack Martinson, age 87of Beaver Dam, passed away January 30, 2022 at Wisconsin Dells Health Services. He was born August 14, 1934 in Mobridge, SD. The Martinson family moved to a farm in Keyeser, Wi where he grew up a hard worker. Jack served honorably in the Army National Guard and was elected to the Conservation Congress. He was a Union Steward at Oscar Meyer in Madison, Wi. Jack owned a farm in Reesevile, WI and in younger days owned/operated taverns around Portage, Wi (Cloverleaf/Hitching Post, North Star, Tom Turkey). He retired to Minocqua, Wi where he was a Supervisor for Oneida County. Jack lived a long adventurous life. He flew his airplanes to great heights and scuba dived to the deep depths. He loved nature and animals especially dogs. He enjoyed hunting and was a great fisherman. Jack was a lovely man who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his daughter Laura (Mike) Stone, grandson Able Stone and many loving nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Henry "Hank" & Anna (Maltby) Martinson, all his siblings; brothers Dallas, Marvin, Lester & Henry "Harry" Martinson, sisters June Lee, Maureen & Mary Ann England; wives Leonida "Dolly" Krenz, Jane Prebnow, Donna Munch and life partner Anna Mae Brue. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27 at 12 Noon at Spring Prairie Lutheran Church in Keyeser. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wisconsin Dells Health Services as their care and kindness brought joy to Jack and his family. Thank you Rick, Tianna and all at this loving facility; Wisconsin Dells Health Services, 300 Race St., Wisconsin Dells, Wi 53965