Obituary of William Donald Martin

William Donald Martin, age 85, passed away peacefully June 9, 2024 at Benedictine Health Care Center.  He was born October 23, 1938 to Donald and Inga (Williams) Martin in Duluth.

Bill graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1957 and immediately joined the Coast Guard.  He was in the Coast Guard for 20 years and was able to travel the world.  On November 30, 1977, he retired from his Military Career.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gloria Johnson, Sandra Walters; and brother, Duane Johnson.

Bill is survived by his brother, Ronald Johnson; cousin and confidant, Jacqueline Buck; nephew, Duane Caywood; many nieces and nephews and other family members.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. Noon Memorial Service on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Cremation Society of Minnesota.  Military Honors to follow at the funeral home.  Burial will take place at 3:00 p.m. at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Duluth on Thursday.