Donald G. Martin, age 74 of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Donald George Martin was born on October 10, 1946 in Superior, WI, the son of Maynard and Margaret (Bateman) Martin.  Donald was raised and educated in East Grand Forks, MN.  In 1965 he entered the service and served in Vietnam before his discharge in 1967.  On June 28, 1969 Donald was united in marriage to Marilyn Sevigny in Grafton, ND.  He worked for Lumber Mart East for 16 years, Sum Chemical and BMAR & Associates Inc.  He retired as the Gaming Manager for the VFW Post #3817 in East Grand Forks, MN.

Family members who survive Donald include his daughter, Lori (Josh) Beck and their children Grace, Carter and Claire all of East Grand Forks, MN; son, Jeffrey Martin (Jessie Taylor) and their son Chase of Climax, MN; one sister, Beverly Bredemeier of Grand Forks, ND; one brother, David (Loann) Martin of Grand Forks, ND; several nieces and nephews; companion, Karen Bolstad of Grand Forks, ND.

Preceding Donald in death are his parents; brother, Phillip Martin and sister Marion Larson.

Donald was a life member, Past Commander and a member of the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post #157; a member and Past Commander of the VFW Post #3817; a Past 9 ^th District Commander of the VFW and a life member and Past President of the Eagles Club #350.

In lieu of flowers, Donald prefers memorials be sent to the Minnesota Veterans Home, 1821 North Park St., Fergus, Falls, MN  56537

Graveside Service: 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Rest Haven Cemetery, rural East Grand Forks, MN followed by a Celebration of Life at the VFW in East Grand Forks, MN.