Martin Haemker

Martin Haemker, 84, Crete, Illinois, died in Dyer, Indiana on October 19, 2014. He was born January 17, 1930 the son of Theodore and Louise (nee Piepenbrink) Haemker. On August 18, 1951, he married Ione Lisius. Martin was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Crete, serving in many areas. He joined the army in 1951and served our nation in the Korean War. Upon returning he worked with his dad on the farm. Visitation will be at Trinity Lutheran Church from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2014 with the funeral services immediately following at 1:30 p.m. officiated by Rev. Martin Bentz. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Martin is survived by his loving wife Ione from Crete, one son Brian (Lois) Haemker of Marinette, Wisconsin, two daughters: Brenda (David) McNeil of Steger, Illinois and Barbara (David) Spitzer Of Florence Kentucky; five grandchildren: Sara (John) Strombeck, Kevin (Megan) Haemker, Greg (Brittani) Haemker, David and Doug Haemker; three great grandchildren Nathan, Finlee, and Harper; and one brother Paul Haemker of Crete, Illinois. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church