Clifford Ray McMartin
May 28, 1931 ~ April 30, 2020
Clifford R. McMartin, 88, Brandon, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Dougherty Hospice Home in Sioux Falls.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Cliff was born on May 28, 1931, in Canistota, SD to William Ray McMartin and Marie Jane (White) McMartin. He grew up with 7 brothers and 5 sisters: Elaine, Tom, Lillian, Nereida, Rose, Hazel, Bob, Kenny, Jim, Joe, Ole, and Jerry. Cliff was a 1949 graduate from Brandon High School.
Cliff served in the US Army and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, and United Nations Service Medal. Cliff was released to the Army Reserve in 1953.
Cliff married Susie Hartog in 1954. Together, they bore and raised 4 children: Mickie, Monte, Marilyn, and Marlys. They moved to Brandon, SD in 1959. Cliff worked as an assembly linesman at Horner Waldorf (now Stone) for 40 years prior to retirement.
Cliff loved travel, gardening, polka dancing, and baseball. He was an active member and volunteer of the Brandon Lutheran Church. Cliff was a founding lifetime member of the Brandon VFW.
Cliff is fondly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Susie (Hartog) McMartin, of the home; four children, Mickie (Lyle) Schrag, Broken Arrow, OK, Monte (Colleen) McMartin, Kalamazoo, MI, Marilyn (Andrew Bottino) McMartin, Selah, WA, and Marlys Pack, Stamping Ground, KY; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and 8 siblings.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Tom, and sisters, Elaine, Lillian and Nereida.
We were so sorry to hear that Cliff had died. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lowell and LaVonne Stelter
Thoughts and prayers for the family
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tim and Beth Nelson
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Will miss his friendly smile and wave to us. Thoughts and prayers.
My prayers are with you.
Susie, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If you have any funeral home cards we would appreciate your sending us one.