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Glenn “Shorty” Eugene Martin, 79

March 10, 2019

On Sunday, March 10th, Glenn “Shorty” Eugene Martin of Lititz, PA, 79, went to be with the Lord following a long illness. Glenn was born on August 26th, 1939 to the late Homer E. and Margaret (Wagner) Martin in Lititz, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the first graduating class of Warwick School District in 1957, where he played football, baseball, and was a starting player on the celebrated Warwick Union High School boys basketball team that won the Lancaster County Championship title in 1957.

After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the United States Army, stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and then served in the National Guard until 1965. He was married to Wanda (Emich) Martin of Lancaster, PA for over 55 years. He worked most of his life in the textiles industry at several local companies including, Travis Mills of Lititz, Walter W. Moyer of Ephrata, and H.L. Miller & Sons of Schuylkill Haven.

He was an avid sports fan of college basketball, the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles, enjoyed yard work, and gardening. He was a life long member of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Lancaster, where he met his wife Wanda.

In addition to his loving wife Wanda, Glenn is survived by two sons, Jeffrey D. Martin, husband to Susan E. (Grant) Martin; S. Scott Martin husband to Teresa (Kennel) Martin; and four grandchildren; Katelyn, Courtney, Tyler, and Kyle. Additionally, Glenn is survived by three brothers; Homer E. Martin husband to the late Flora (Adams) Martin; Kenneth W. Martin, husband to Gladys (Sangrey) Martin; and James D. Martin, husband to Lucille (Grube) Martin. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Martin.

Glenn’s Life Celebration Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike Neffsville/Lititz, PA on Friday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Homeland Hospice at “Homeland Center 1901 North Fifth St. Harrisburg, PA 17102” in memory of Glenn.

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March 17, 2019

So sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. I enjoyed working at Travis Mills in Lititz with Glenn.

March 14, 2019

Jeff so sorry for your loss. Please pass on my condolences to your Mother and Brother from me. I would have liked to attend the memorial service tomorrow morning, but I have to work. You and Steve have been best of friends thru school and all the years after that. I wish I could have gotten to know your Dad better, I know he and I would have hit it off like you & Steve.

March 13, 2019

So sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. We were in school together, class of 1957; volunteered and joined the U. S. Army together, along with five other classmates known as the Flying Dutchmen Contingent. We were in the U. S. Army Reserves until 1965.

March 12, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God be with you during this difficult time.

March 12, 2019

Sorry for your loss Wanda,Jeff, Scott and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry I cannot make the funeral but I pray that God will help you through this. Heaven has gained a special person.
With deepest sympathy
Steve Mateyak

March 12, 2019

Saddened to read this morning of my dear friend’s passing. “Shorty” and I worked together at W.W. Moyer for years. We ate lunch together often. He was a die hard Warrior fan and I a true Golden Mule. A class act with a great sense of humor. We drifted apart when I took a job in Schuylkill County, but the fond memories of our time together will always be treasured. Our deepest sympathy to Wanda and the rest of the family on their loss. Blessings and may “Shorty” rest in peace.

Visitation: Friday, March 15, 2019; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Friday, March 15, 2019; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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