Paul Eugene "Sonny" Martz

Paul Eugene "Sonny" Martz, 84, of Van Wert died at his residence at 12:15 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2014.  He was born July 12,1930, in Latty, Ohio, the son of Paul Lester and Princess Irene (Rogers) Martz.  On April 29, 1961 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Beth (Burnett) who survives him.

He is also survived by his Children:  Gary (Marci) Martz of Van Wert- Stephen (Kyong) Martz of San Antonio, TX-Paula Jo (Ronald D.)Kline of Van Wert-David (Becky) Martz of Middle Point; Grandchildren: Keith Martz- Michelle Young- Robert Martz- Jennifer Martz- Angela Martz-Brandon Bartz- Kristy Grindell- David Himburg II- Lance Dasher- Danielle Dasher- Elijah Paul Martz- 21 Great-Grandchildren and a Great-Great-Granddaughter- 1 Brother Jerry L. (Jackie) Martz of Fort Wayne, IN.  Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by a Half Brother Harold Dean Martz.

He had been employed at both the former Continental Can  and Sonoco Companies and retired as a foreman from Sonoco.. He was a member of American Legion Post 178 having been a veteran of the Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was slso a member of Van Wert Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1320 and a graduate of Van Wert High School.  He was both an avid fisherman and card player.

Funeral Services will be conducted at Salem Presbyterian Church, Venedocia, at 2:00 PM Monday, December 1, 2014 with Rev. Thomas Emery officiating.  Private Family burial will follow at a later date at Venedocia Cemetery.  Friends may call at Brickner Funeral Home Sunday, November 30, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Preferred Memorials are gifts to Salem Presbyterian Chuch, Venedocia, Ohio