Obituary of Howard Dale Martz

Howard Dale Martz, born April 19, 1933, passed away on August 4th, 2024, in Duluth, MN. He was born in Sarles, ND. He attended the Universities of Minnesota and Illinois and spent several years as a reporter for the Decatur Herald and the Milwaukee Sentinel. He enjoyed his longtime career teaching Journalism at the University of Minnesota - Duluth.

He is survived by two daughters, Katie Saice (Mark Herrmann) and Anne (Doug) Flaherty; grandsons, Christopher (Staci) Gagner, Erik (Melissa) Saice, Joel (Emily Stromquist) Saice, and Justin (Ashley) McGuire; and eight great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Easton, Gage, Clara, Conner, Cameron, Camden and Colette.

He is also survived by his former wife, Cynthia Martz and his former son-in-law, Bob Saice.

The family thanks St. Luke’s Hospice and especially the exceptional, loving staff of the Franciscan Health Center.

Any memorials would be appreciated to Life House Duluth or the Franciscan Health Center, Duluth.

A Graveside service is scheduled at 10:00 am, Friday, August 9th at the Park Hill Cemetery.