Milton A. Martin

Milton A. Martin, 86 of Crystal Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Aspirus Health System in Iron River. He was born on September 24, 1930 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada, son of the late Awald and Bertha (Richter) Martin. He graduated from Shaunavon High School in 1948, and went on to receive his X-Ray and Lab Certification from Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan. He had dual citizenship in the United States and Canada. In 1956 he moved to Edgerton, Wisconsin where he was employed as a Lab and X-Ray Technician. In 1956 he was drafted in to the United States Army and was Honorably discharged in 1958. In 1959 he attended St. Luke's Hospital of Nursing in Racine, Wisconsin, graduating and passing his boards to become an RN in 1962. From 1963 to 1964 he attended the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia, and became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He then worked as an anesthetist for 30 years until retiring in September of 1994. Milton married Karen Moyle on February 20, 1965 at the Guardian Angels Church, and have spent more than 52 wonderful years together. He was a member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Life member of the Knights of Columbus, and he was a Major in the Iron Mountain Civil Air Patrol where he served as Commander for 5 years. He enjoyed flying and held a private and instrument ratings. He had also worked on his commercial and multi engine ratings. Milton is survived by his wife, Karen Martin of Crystal Falls; daughters, Elizabeth (Matthew) Scott of Franklin, NC and Rebekah (Larry) Bortolini of Crystal Falls; Grandchildren, Emma, Aaron and Olivia Scott, William (Fiance, Sara Walker), Alex and Sarah Bortolini; great granddaughter, Zelda Bortolini; Brothers, Alvin (Jackie) Martin of Regina, Sask. and August (Lynne) Martin of Arkdale, WI; Sisters, Elaine (Irvin) Bymoen and Carolyn (Richard) Evans all of Moose Jaw, Sask.; Brothers in-law, Les (Claire) Moyle of Marquette, MI and William Moyle of Elkhart Lake, WI At the Family's request Private Family Services will be held. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Northwood's Animal Shelter of Iron River. Condolences to the family of Milton A. Martin may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.

Milton A. Martin

September 24, 1930 - August 15, 2017