Allen Ray Martin

Allen began his teaching career at Christopher Dock in Lansdale, PA, where he taught business, and he also started the basketball and baseball sports programs. He finished his teaching career at Bainville High School in Bainville, MT, where he taught history and government. Throughout his teaching career he was also an administrator, counselor, and coach. Beyond teaching he was also a lay pastor and worked with Lutheran Services Senior Companion program. He will always be remembered for his kind and gentle care for others.

Allen is preceded in death by his father, Omar; mother, Laura Martin; brother, Richard Martin. He is survived by his wife, Dianne; children, Joshua (Bethany), Jessica (Geoffrey) Walsh, Audra (Shane) Klitzke, Abigail (Cullen) Hawes; grandchildren: Caleb and Jacob Martin; Olivia and Avery Walsh; Jonathan, Shayna, Noah, and Brooklyn Klitzke; Allanah Davis; Landon, Allison, and Taylor Hawes; sisters, Karen (Cal) Basinger, Mary Ann (the late Jim) Upton.

The family would like to thank North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, MN, and North Memorial Hospice, Robbinsdale, MN, for the care and compassion they showed Allen in his final days.

A Celebration of Life reception will be held on September 30th at 1:00 p.m., at New Hope Church, New Hope, MN.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to North Memorial Hospice, 3500 France Avenue N., Robbinsdale, MN 55422.