Milton Lenard Earl Marth

Milton Leonard Earl Marth 89, Marathon, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born April 26, 1921 in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Frank and Adella (Voigt) Marth. On December 27, 1941, he married Geraldine Henrichs in Little Chicago. She preceded him in death on October 16, 2010. After his marriage to Geraldine, they owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Rib Falls followed by a turkey farm in the town of Hamburg. The turkey farm led to the establishment of Marth Wood Shavings Supply which just recently celebrated 52 years in business. The Marth's were a hardworking couple of German descent and work ethics, with strong christian values. After their retirement in 1984 Milton stayed close to watch the business grow. Additional corporations were created which include Marth Transportation, Marathon, Marth Manufacturing, Athens, and Marth Peshtigo Pellet Plant, Peshtigo. These businesses continue to be in the family. Milton and Geraldine contributed to the growth of their business, not only to their family, but to their valued employees. Milton was a founding and life member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Rib Falls and also on the church board. He enjoyed snowmobiling and was a member of the Trailmates Snowmobile Club. Other favorite pastimes included woodworking, spending time at their lake home on Lake Nokomis, and cherished time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include his three daughters, Sandra (Edward) Martyn, Athens, Paulette (Kenneth) Natzke, Marathon and Carol (Lawrence) Edwards, Woodbury, Minnesota; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren; one sister, Jerraine Holtman, Wausau and one brother, James Marth, Wausau. Besides his parents and wife, Geraldine, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Edward Martyn in 1997, and a sister, Eldora Degner in 2003. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2214 State Hwy 107 N, Marathon. The Rev. Terry Reich will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Peter Cemetery, town of Hamburg. Friends may call Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon and again on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Milton's name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com