ST. PETER, IL
Phillip Duane Martin 80, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away on August 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois. Phil was born June 30, 1940 in Greenfield, Indiana son of the late Russell and Thelma Martin.
Phil married Dianne Albea on September 16, 1961 at Eden United Methodist Church, Indiana. Most of Phil’s life was spent harness racing and making tack. He loved spending time with his wife of 59 years, family, friends and playing games.
Phil is survived by his wife Dianne, son David (Lori), daughter Darla Lohman (David) all of Effingham, Illinois; grandsons Ian Gentry, Stevie Gray, Dayne (Megan) Lohman; great step-grandsons Camdon Lohman and Jamie Gray; one sister Marilyn Sue Davis of Blacksburg, Virginia; Brother-in-law Richard Albea (Beverly) Sisters-in-law Linda Smith (Conrad), Dr. Loretta Kroin (Stan). Jayne McCubbins (Mike) of Indiana, Cheri Perrin of Ohio and nieces and nephews including local family Cathy Glasscock (Jim) and Susan Glasscock.
Phil was preceded in death by his parents; sister Ruth Glascock; Brothers-in-law Nemuel Albea and John Perrin.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Martin Family at P. O. Box 123 Maxwell, IN 46154.
