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William Martin
May 17, 1953 - November 19, 2022
William Roger Martin passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Sandstone, Minnesota. He was born on May 17, 1953, to John Sr. and Dorothy (Tiessen) Martin in Cloquet, Minnesota. He grew up in Sawyer, Minnesota. During his childhood he enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming, ricing, and playing baseball. William's passion was art and he attended art school at Fond du Lac Vo-Tech. He spent his time working as a craftsman creating wood carvings. William would always travel to see friends but would always return to his home in Sawyer. He enjoyed being outside, going for walks, making fires, drawing, and decorating. William will be missed for his protecting and loving nature. He had a great sense of humor and was a big kid at heart. He would call you "sis" when you meant the most.
William is survived by his siblings, Betty Lou Nelson of Cloquet, Patricia (Lester) McLaughlin of Sawyer, Steven Martin Sr. of Carlton, Cheryl Martin of Duluth, and Darwin Martin Sr. and family of Cloquet; nieces, Gladys, Alberta, Johanna, Shelly, Linda, Serena, Billie, Gail, Colleen, Ann, Darlene, Deserae; nephews, Robert, Rodney, Mike, John, Kevin, Shawn, Steven Jr., Jonas, and Darwin Jr.; great niece, Skye Northbird; great-great nephew, Ian Martin; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, William Roger Barcelona Martin; his parents; brothers, Michael Martin, John Martin Jr., and Frederick Martin; and sisters, Darlene, Phyllis, and Bonnie Martin.
Services are held at the Fond du Lac Cultural Language and Learning Center in Cloquet with a traditional wake beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2022, and will continue until the traditional funeral at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Interment will follow in the St. Mary and Joseph Cemetery in Sawyer. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Care.
Services
Traditional Wake
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
5:00 PM
Fond du Lac Cultural Center
1713 Mizhakii Road
Cloquet, MN
Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
11:00 AM
Fond du Lac Cultural Center
1713 Mizhakii Road
Cloquet, MN
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