Donald S. Martin

Donald S. Martin, age 83, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital with family by his side. He is now with the love of his life, Joan. Donald, son of Louis and Sarah (Rodwell) Martin was born Feb. 5, 1939 in Kilbourn. On Sept. 27, 1958 he was united in marriage to Joan Wolkow; she preceded him in death on Aug. 10, 2015. Don was employed at Cashman Chevrolet and Edwards Pontiac in Baraboo for many years until taking a job with Vacationland Vendors until his retirement. Don then went to work part time for Thunderbird Transit. In his free time, he enjoyed his model railroad, working on lawn tractors, roller skating and playing cards.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Darcy (Robert) Welke, Teresa Hanson and Jill Bradley; grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Welke, Sarah Welke, Kimberly (Andrew) Rosene, Kayla (Steven) Duke; great-grandchildren, Brianna, Lauren and Luke Welke, Liam and Emelia Rosene, Luca and Flora Duke as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; half-sister, Illa McClarkey; brother, Charles Martin and sister, Mazel Thompson.

A Celebration of Life visitation will take place at Emanuel United Methodist on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family to be used toward cancer research or the MS Society.