Tom Martin
May 29, 1940 ~ September 16, 2012
E. Thomas (Tom) Martin, 72, of Hiawatha, Iowa, died Sunday, September 16, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2012, at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, with military honors. A celebration of life will follow from 1-3 p.m. on Friday at Camelot Reception Center, 1550 Recreation Drive in Springfield, Illinois. A second celebration of life will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at Chappy's Safari Lounge, 229 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Survivors include his wife, Judy; daughter, Dina Martin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sons, Andy (Kela) Nagel of Acton, California and Derek (Cari) Crifasi of Springfield, Illinois; brother, Ken (Maxine) Martin of Springfield, Illinois; sister, Donna (Tom) Strode of Bath, Illinois; and grandchildren, Allisha and Halley Martin, Nino Crifasi, Chelsea Hudspeth, and Jake Nagel. Tom was born May 29, 1940, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of John and Edna (Ihlenfeldt) Martin. Tom attended Springfield High School before he entered the US Navy in 1957, serving four years and attaining the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. In 1974, Tom married Judy Dunseth in Springfield, Illinois. Before retiring, Tom worked in sales at Hometown Restyling in Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jack, Bill, and David; and son, Drew Crifasi. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Hospice, 290 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, in memory of Tom.
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Tom will be deeply missed by all who knew him. I, as well as my family have many fond memories to remember him by.
God Bless,
Eric Schmatt & Family
Tom, always had a smil on his face and a kind word. Many times he would hold the door for me and help me with my “stuff”
Judith
I worked with Mr. Tommy (as I called him) at J. J. Grundy, what seems like a 100 years ago. He was my general manager for several years. We were great friends and had lots of good times. Anyone who worked at Grundy can attest to that! I hadn’t seen him in years, but often thought of those times, and Mr. Tommy, fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
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Judy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many.
Praying that you’ll sense God’s presence
In this time of grief
And feel God’s love surrounding you
And know His inner peace
For God cares so much for you
And wipes each tear you cry,
You never need to feel alone
For He’ll never leave your side.
© By M.S.Lowndes
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Colette
Judy I am so very sorry to learn of Tom’s passsing. You have my deepest sympathies. Prayers are being sent to you for comfort and guidance during these difficult days.
Love, Karen
Judy,
May the Lord come along side you and strengthen you during this difficult time.
Blessings,
Vaughn & Mary
My thoughts and prayers are with Tom’s family. He was a wonderful person to work with at Home Town Restyling.
My dad was a great man, who touched a great many lives in his line of work. He had a smile that would light up a room, and always had a kind word to say. I will miss him everyday for the rest of my life. He was a great father and grandfather, and the girls and I couldn’t ask for a better role model. I love you Dad.
Judy, Derek, Cari, Chelsea and Nino… So sorry for your loss,please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you’s…Love you Chrissy…
judy,
I was so sorry to hear about Tom, I do not have your phone number or address, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you .
sincerely,
patty
Judy,
I am so very sorry to hear of Toms passing. Alken Court was never the same after you all moved away, but the memories of those good old days will live in my heart forever. I always did like Tom. Thought he was very cool back then. I am sure that he has been reunited with all of our loved ones in Heaven and they are all waiting for us to join them.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Dina and Derek.
With Love,
John Foster
Our prayers are with the family at this time…Tom, you will be missed…Give kisses to all of our family that was waiting for you….