Martin Anthony Mathiowetz

Martin Mathiowetz, 97, of Redwood Falls and formerly of Wabasso died Friday, October 19, 2012 at Sunwood Good Samaritan Care Center in Redwood Falls. Burial, with full military honors, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. In accordance with his wishes there will be no Mass or visitation. Arrangements are with the Nelson-Martin Funeral Service of Redwood Falls. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelsonmartinfuneralservice.com. Martin Anthony Mathiowetz, the son of Frank and Marguerita (Rausch) Mathiowetz was born February 5, 1915 in Eden Township, Brown County. Martin enlisted in the United States Navy on October 7, 1942 and served his country as a Motor Machinist Mate in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged on November 27, 1945. Martin was a “moving man” and truck driver for Allied and Global Van lines for over 40 years. Following his retirement, Martin moved into Redwood Falls and in 2007 became a resident of...