Mitchell Martin

Parents Rex and Virginia (Roethler) Martin welcomed Mitch into the world on April 7, 1965, in Charles City, IA, joining his proud older brother Michael.

Mitch was a Charles City Class of 1983 graduate excelling in track and basketball. His love of sports never changed throughout his life; whether it was on the greens swinging a club or with his cue aimed at his best shot on the tables with his pool league or with his brother, Mike.

Right from high school Mitch departed straight to the military, to the Navy Special Warfare. The water is where he truly found his calling in serving his country, carrying great pride in what he and many others have given to make America better. After retirement from the Navy, Mitch found his way back to Iowa. This is where he finally found his peace, marrying his wife Kimberly (Scott) Martin in August of 2010. They ultimately made their home in Ankeny.

Surviving family members include wife Kim from Ankeny, Iowa; children Letasha (Tracy) Baxter, twins Benjamin (Ashley) Caster, Nashua, Iowa, and Hannah (James) Gerleman, Charles City, Iowa, Samantha Martin, Arkansas, Tabitha Martin, Tennessee, Jessica Adams, Ankeny, Iowa, Travis (Savanna) Putney, Altoona, Iowa, and Alicia (Cameron) Putney of Van Meter; 24 grandchildren; his brother Michael (Judy) Martin) of Rochester, Minn., along with many special friends and extended family members.

Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Virginia Martin.

A celebration of life will take place Friday, June 20th at 4:00PM at Big Dogs in Des Moines. Military burial at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery will be held June 23rd at 12:30PM.