Obituary at King-Lynk Funeral Home – Harlan. D. Martin, 76, Donnellson

MARTIN

Harlan “Red” Dwayne Martin, 76, of Donnellson, IA passed away at 10:44 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. He was born December 15, 1947 in Mason City, IA to William and Minda Askelson Martin. Harlan was the ninth child and grew up on the family farm in northern Iowa. He helped milk the cows, feed the pigs, horses and geese, and worked baling hay. He would ride his dog along the Cedar River or the quarry to go fishing or swimming with friends. He also loved working on cars and driving them as often as possible.
Harlan married Linda Rezab. They were blessed with two sons, Ted and Chris. Harlan worked hard at various jobs to support his family. While working at Armour Dial, he moved from Plymouth, IA to South Dakota, then to Montrose, IA where they raised Ted and Chris until they moved to the farm south of Donnellson. Harlan and Linda later divorced. Harlan later married Kelly (Tuttle) Gard on June 7, 1997. They continued to live on the farm with their daughter Cordelia “Cory” Martin. Harlan loved animals, fishing, and classic cars, but even more, he loved sharing his knowledge of these things with his family and friends over the years. He was always telling stories, jokes, or playing pranks whenever he had the chance. He never knew a stranger and always had a smile on his face. He loved making people laugh. Harlan loved life and enjoyed every minute, especially when he was with family and friends. He was devoted to his family and was there for them whenever possible.
Left to tell his story are his beloved wife Kelly, their sons Ted (Sandy) Martin of Donnellson, IA, Chris (Laura LaKose) Martin of Newburg, MD, their daughter Cordelia “Cory” Martin of Cedar Falls, IA, a bonus daughter, Jenna (Travis) Cuddeback Coulter and son James, all of Cedar Falls, IA, 5 grandchildren, Bradi (David) Grelk of Burlington, IA, Blake & Riley Martin of Donnellson, IA, Remington LaKose of Rhode Island & Alex (Kamilah) Martin of Maryland, 1 great granddaughter, Presley Grelk of Burlington, IA, Aunt Kim (Jerry) Krogmeier of Donnellson, IA, Uncle Randy (Betty) Tuttle of Fort Madison, IA, and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins ​​and many more family and friends. Harlan was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Nellie, his parents-in-law Norman & Freda Rezab & Larry & Karen Tuttle, his ex-wife Linda, his 4 brothers William, Alvin, Eli & Clayton, his 4 sisters Little Minda, Francis, Bert & Cleadus, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and several other members of the extended family. Harlan touched many lives over the years and will be greatly missed.
A wake will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Linda Hardy officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Fort Madison. A memorial has been established in Harlan’s memory. Online condolences to the Martin family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com