Joshua L. Martin, age 16, of the town of Wayne, passed away unexpectedly due to an automobile accident on Tuesday, August 23, 2005.
He was born on April 5, 1989 in Hartford to Larry and Jackie (nee Urban) Martin. Growing up he attended Wayne Elementary School, Kewaskum Middle School, and was currently attending Kewaskum High School where he would have been a junior.
He was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Allenton where he was preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation next May.
Joshua lived an abundant life full of hobbies like hunting, fishing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, riding ATVs, and just hanging out with friends and family. He was a kind person who always had time to help his dad out on the farm and volunteer at church. He was a member of the Kewaskum High School's FFA and Ski/Snowboarding Club.
He is survived by his parents; a sister, Jenna Martin of the town of Wayne; paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Evelyn Martin of the town of Wayne; maternal grandparents, Howard and Irene Urban of Waupun; his girlfriend, Shana Kirschbaum of West Bend; other relatives and friends.
A funeral service to celebrate Joshua's life will be held on Friday, August 26, 2005 at Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service of West Bend. Father Richard Stoffel will preside and the service will start promptly at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm.
Memorials to the family would be greatly appreciated.
In honor of Joshua's relaxed style please dress casually.