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Richard 'Dick' Martin

[September 17, 2013]  LINCOLN -- Richard L. "Dick" Martin, 83, of Lincoln, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at home.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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Richard L. "Dick" Martin, 83, of Lincoln, passed away September 15, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Martin's wish was to be cremated. Memorial services will be at a later date.

Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln has been entrusted with his care.

Dick was born January 7, 1930 in Lincoln, IL., the son of Glen L. Martin and Maybelle (Rigg) Martin. He married Mary Sue Hawes on July 30, 1954 in Springfield, IL.

Mr. Martin proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

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He retired from Eaton Corporation after many years of service. He was also a self employed electrician in the area for many years.

Surviving are: his wife Mary Sue Martin of Lincoln, IL.; his daughter Anne Satterfield (John) of Lincoln, IL.; his daughter Becky Whitfill (Steve) of Oakley, IL.; his grandchildren: Aaron Whitfill, Sarah Satterfield, and Nicholas Satterfield, great grandson Noah Satterfield, and his sister Joyce Moore of CA.

Dick will be remembered for his work ethic, his honesty, his vast electrical knowledge, and his love for his family.

Memorial donations may be made to Parkinson's Research or to Memorial Home Hospice.