Sherman E Martin

SHERMAN E. MARTIN, 86, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:20 am, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Highland Healthcare Center, Highland, Illinois.

He was born to the late Francis M. and Sabre (nee Maddox) Martin on January 26, 1932 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

He married Jo Ann Powell on December 31, 1952 in East Saint Louis, Illinois; she survives.

Sherman was a teacher at Chester High School. He assisted Mr. John Birchler with the color guard and the rifle drill team. He retired as an educator at the Menard Correctional Facility in Chester, Illinois.

He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post #3553, the American Legion Post #487 in Chester, Illinois, and had served as past commander. He was a member of the Marine Corps League of Randolph County working with the Marine Corps Toys for Tots.

Sherman was a Marine Corps Veteran and served in the Korean War where he was a Chosin Reservoir survivor and was awarded the Purple Heart.

Sherman was of the Protestant Faith. He enjoyed calling bingo on Friday evenings at the American Legion Hall. He had been a Boy Scout Leader in Troy, Illinois. He was a member of the Breezy Hill Airplane Club in Chester, Illinois. He was also involved in the Chester Muny Band. He was a former Police Commissioner. Sherman was a member of the Masonic Lodge #72 in Chester and was a member of the Ainad Shriners in East St. Louis where he was a Keystone Kop and in the Legion of Honor .

Survivors:

Wife:                       Jo Ann Martin                                          Chester, IL

2 Sons:                    Robert (Gwen) Martin                              Makanda, IL

Donald Martin                                          Chester, IL

1 Brother:                Francis Marion (Janice) Martin, Jr.           Collinsville, IL

5 Grandchildren:     Rhonda (Greg) Wold, Stephanie (Russell) Blattner, Jeremy (Courtney) Martin, Sean (Emily) Martin and Robbie Martin

5 Great Grandchildren: Hannah Blattner, Alyssa Blattner, Ryan Blattner, Isabella Martin, Kelsey Wold, and Nicole Ridge

1 Great-Great Granddaughter: Cherish Pouk

Preceded in Death by :     Parents, 4 Brothers and 3 Sisters

Funeral Service :              10:00 am, Saturday, March 24, 2018

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Phillip Keeton

Interment :                       2:30 pm, Saturday, March 24, 2018

Lake View Memorial Gardens

Fairview Heights, Illinois

Visitation: Friday, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday, 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :                      Toys for Tots

Heartland Hospice