Gerald Dean Martin

Gerald Dean Martin, age 71, of New Philadelphia, died early Wednesday, August 12, 2009, in his home with his family at his side.A son of Marie (McNutt) Martin and the late George Martin, Gerald was born at New Philadelphia on November 29, 1937.From 1955 â?? 1958, Gerald served with the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Nellis Air Force Base at Las Vegas, Nevada and Indian Springs Air Force Base also in Nevada. During his enlistment, Gerald served as part of the Air Police Squadron # 3595.On June 16, 1968, Gerald married the former Judy Ferrell and together the couple reared four children. Gerald was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and working in his vegetable garden. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes and attending dog races. Gerald was also very handy at fixing broken items around the house and could most often find a use for many items which others may discard.In addition to his mother and wife of more than forty years, Gerald is survived by a daughter, Crystal Martin and three sons, Erik Martin and Dean (Dena) Martin all of Las Vegas, Nevada, and David Martin of Rohnert Park California; four brothers, Gene (Millie) Martin, Dwight Martin, and Jimmy (Christy) Martin all of New Philadelphia and George (Toni) Martin, Jr. of Uniontown, Ohio; and four sisters, Donna Linard of New Philadelphia, Doris (Jim) Haas, Ruth (Sonny) Martin and Charlene (Jerry) Zurcher all of Dover.Eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren complete the family.In addition to his father, Gerald was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law Edgar and Pat Martin and three grandchildren.The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. Pastor Jim Lewis will lead a service celebrating Gerald’s life in the funeral home’s chapel at 11:00 AM on Saturday.Those unable to attend are encouraged to send the family personal condolences by visiting the funeral home’s online guest registry.Memorial contributions in Gerald’s name may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W 3rd Street, Dover, Ohio 44622.