Ronald E. Martin, age 79 of Bowler was reunited in heaven with his beautiful wife Theresa on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Ron was born on February 18, 1940 to the late Edwin and Margaret (Welch) Martin. On May 7, 1960 he was united in marriage to Theresa A. Martin at St. Michael Catholic Church in Keshena.

"Many Trails",as many knew him, drove semi for over 30 years, mostly with Hoffman Transit. Upon retiring, he served his community by working in the pharmacy at the Stockbridge-Munsee Health and Wellness Center, and then as a part-time greater at the Elder Center. He loved to visit with everyone and make new friends along the way. He also loved to play rummy with his fellow elders.

Ron is survived by: his son, Rod (Missy) Martin of Bowler; his granddaughter, Aylssa Martin of Green Bay; three sisters and four brothers, Audrey Frank, Wayne (Janet) Martin, and Peg Drephal all of Shawano, Buck (Karen) Martin of Madison, Vicki (Richard) Dalve and John Martin of Bowler, and Dubbie (Sue) Martin of England; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by: his wife, Theresa; a daughter; his parents; 5 brothers-in-law; and 5 sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Lutheran Church of the Wilderness with the Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Stockbridge Indian Burial Grounds. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham, and again at the church from noon until the time of the service.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Shawano Health Services, Heartland Hospice, and the Shawano ER staff for all the wonderful care given to Ron.