Martin Etzler

Martin B. Etzler, age 90, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Hospital, on Sunday, October 21st. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 25th, at 10:30 AM, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. The Wake will be held on Wednesday evening from 5-7, at the Brenny Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service, at the church. Parish Prayers will be held on Wednesday evening at 6:45.

Martin was born on March 7th, 1922 to Charles and Ethyl (Sutton) Etzler, near Staples. He attended country school and help on the family farm. In 1945, he entered the Army, and was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. On April 27, 1948, he married Jeanette Kowalski, at St. Michael's Church, in Motley. Martin worked as a carpenternearly all his life.He enjoyed hunting, gardening, and woodworking. He was a member of the VFW and Sacred Heart Church.

Martin is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette; children, Martin (Margie) of Staples, Kenneth (Cathy) of Corcoran, Sherry (Timothy) Godby of Pfafftown, NC, Melvin (Cathie) of Killdeer, ND, and Doreen (Devon) Shafer of Hackensack; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 6 sisters.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.