Dwight Joseph Martinek

1947 - 1997  (50 years)

• Name	Dwight Joseph Martinek
  Born	10 Apr 1947	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	26 Aug 1997	Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas
  Cremated	Cremated
  Person ID	I4637	Rossville
  Last Modified	15 Apr 2020

  
  

  Father	Bennie Joseph Martinek,   b. 14 Jul 1913, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 4 Mar 1995, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Ruth Agnes Diehl Martinek,   b. 19 Feb 1917, Stockton, Rooks County, Kansas ,   d. 13 Jul 2018, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 101 years)
  Married	24 Aug 1937	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Documents		Bridal Shower- Diehl, Ruth Miss Ruth Diehl, bride-to-be was the guest of honor, at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening, given at the McCollough home by Miss Jennie Heiland, Mrs. Richard Macha and Miss Alice Lemon. The evening was spent playing progressive “Bunco”. Miss Helen Gideon won high score and Miss Josephine Gideon low score. Miss Diehl was showered with many lovely gifts The invited guests included: Miss Diehl, Mrs. Frank. Diehl, Miss Alice Diehl, Mrs. Agnes Martinek, Mrs. Henry Martinek, Mrs. Pete Kovar, Mrs. Glen Marney, Mrs. Ralph Nitzsche, Mrs. George Diehl, Mrs. Elmer Davis, Mrs. Ed Kovar, Mrs. C. D. Williams, Mrs. Grant Meade, Mrs. Allyn Hartzell, Mrs. Kenneth Stevens, Mrs. A. A. Cless, Mr3. Warner Rogers, Mrs. Cecil Lemon, Miss Leona Simecka, Mae Martinek, Helen Gideon, Josephine Gideon, Lila Ellis, Anne Cullen, Kathleen Pelfry, Donice Marney, Marie Marney, Letha McClain, Dorothy Jackman of Kansas City, Ina Thompson, Jennie Heiland, Mrs. Richard Macha and Alice Lemon
  		Marriage- Diehl, Ruth-Martinek, Bennie Diehl-Martinek Wearing a frock of royal blue crepe with accessories of black and carrying a bouquet of red roses, Miss Ruth Diehl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Diehl, was a lovely and winsome bride, when, Tuesday morning she became the bride of Mr. Bennie Martinek, son of Mrs. Agnes Martinek. The wedding took place at the Sacred Heart church at Delia at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning. The Reverend Father W.R. Parry, of St. Marys performed the wedding ceremony. Miss Leona A. Simecka and Mr. Robert Burgett, both of Delia, were the only attendants. Immediately following an 8 o'clock wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, to the immediate relatives and including the wedding party and a number of friends. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Martinek, Miss Leona Simecka, Mr. Robert Burgett, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Diehl, Mrs. Agnes Martinek, Miss May Martinek, Mr. Emil Martinek, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kovar, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Martinek and family, Mr. Brown of Kansas City; Mrs. Helen Macha, Mrs. George Moore, Mrs. Ruth Hoffmeister, Miss Marcella Hoffmeister, of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Marney, Mrs. Robert Meade, Mrs. A.A. Cless, Miss Alice Diehl, Miss Josephine Gideon, Miss Helen Gideon, of Topeka; Mr. Earl Diehl, Miss Alice Diehl, Doris Neitsore. Mrs. Martinek was married on her grandmother, Mrs. George Moore's 78th birthday anniversary. A huge wedding cake and birthday cake for the bride and her grandmother formed a lovely centerpiece for the table. Mrs. Martinek has grown to womanhood in Rossville and completed her grade and high school work in the city schools. She graduated with the class of '35. For some time she has been employed as operator in the Central office. Mr. Martinek is a successful teacher and prosperous farmer. He will teach again this year at Victor school, making his seventh year in that district. Following the wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Martinek left for a week's honeymoon trip to Colorado. They will be at home after September 1st on their farm east of Delia. [From 27 Aug 1937] -- Mr. and Mrs. Ben Martinek arrived home Sunday from a short wedding trip to the Ozarks. [From 2 Sep 1937]
  Family ID	F1931	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Beverly Jean Davis Martinek Lake
  Married	31 May 1969	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. Dustin John Martinek
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- Davis, Beverly-Martinek, Dwight Wedding vows exchanged May 31 at Delia Sacred Heart Beverly Jean Davis and Mr. Dwight J. Martinek exchanged marriage vows at 10:30 a.m., May 31, in the Sacred Heart Church, Delia. The Rev. John Croughwell officiated. Parents of the bride are: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Davis of Willard, and Mr. Martinek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie J. Martinek, Rossville. The bride wore an A-line floor-length gown of white bridal satin with short sleeves. The skirt and chapel-length train were edged with wide borders of scalloped lace. Her aisle-wide watteau train was attached to a face-framing headpieces of white jeweled roses. She carried a cascade of pink roses and white carnations. Mrs. Tom Sage, Topeka, attended her sister as matron of honor and Mr. Douglas Martinek, Jackson, Mich., brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Bridesmaids were Cathy Cassidy, Kansas City; Jacqueline Enders, Cranbury, N.J.; Mary Lynn Feldkamp, Natoma; and Jane Parr, Delia. Groomsmen were: Brad Schlesinger, Manhattan; Terry Bettis, Topeka; Ben Stach, Rossville; and Tom Sage, Topeka. Ushers were: Scott Diehl, Harold Michaels, Topeka; and Daryl Mitchell, Rossville. Junior ushers were Jeffrey Diehl and Stanley Thompson. Michelle Martinek, niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl and Steven Thompson, a cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. Vernon Sumner and Michael Kerwin served the Mass. Daniel Brock was commentator. A reception was held at the Delia Grade School following the ceremony. Following the reception a buffet luncheon was held at the American Legion Hall in Rossville. Mrs. Martinek is a graduate of Rossville High School and will be a senior at Kansas State University this fall, where she is majoring in home economics education. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Mr. Martinek is a graduate of Rossville High School and will be a senior at Kansas State University this fall. He is majoring in physical education, and is a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa, honorary fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. Martinek are making their home for the summer in Batavia, New York, where Mr. Martinek is playing with the Batavia Trojans baseball club. [From 1969]
  		Bridal Shower- Davis, Beverly 1 Is guest of honor at shower Mrs. Ben Stach and Miss Sherri of Rossville entertained in their home Saturday evening with a shower honoring Miss Beverly Davis of Manhattan. Guests included: Miss Davis, honoree; Mrs. Douglas Martinek and Michelle of Jackson, Mich.; Mrs. Stanley Davis, Mrs. Tom Sage, Topeka; Mrs. Ernie Rezac, Mrs. Max Bailey, Silver Lake; Mrs. Ina Marney, Kansas City; Mrs. Ira Williams, Mrs. Wilbur Tomson and Carol, Mrs. Robert Kerwin, Mrs. Joe Floersch, Mrs. Bob Macha, Delia. From Rossville: Mrs. Bennie Martinek, Mrs. Emial Kovar, Mrs. Bill Olejnik, Lisa and Lila, Mrs. Frank Stach, Mrs. William Parr, Mrs. Henry Badura, Mrs. Anna Hladky, Mrs. Tom Meyer, Mrs. Scott Kelsey, Mrs. Marion Rasch, Mrs. Inez Richardson, Mrs. Joe Frederick and Iona, Mrs. Leroy Pressgrove, Mrs. Robert Rafferty, Mrs. August Stach, Mrs. E. W. Rezac, Mrs. John Kratina Sr., Mrs. Joe Campbell, and Mrs. Ted Dolezilek.
  		Bridal Shower- Davis, Beverly 2 Bride-elect is honored Beverly Davis, bride-elect of Mr. Dwight Martinek, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Sunday afternoon, May 18, in the Delia Grade School. Hostesses were Bonnie Tuller and Jane Parr. Miss Davis and Mr. Martinek will be married May 31. Invited guests included: Miss Davis, Mrs. Stanley Davis, Mrs. Bennie Martinek, Mrs. Emil Kovar, Mrs. John Sage, Sharrai Sage, Mrs. Halcie Cerny, Mrs. Luther McClain, Shelley McClain, Mrs. Bill Farley, Carolyn Farley, Mrs. Bennie Stach, Shari Stach, Rossville. Mrs. Frank Stach, Marilyn Stach, Mrs. Ray Duley, Jane Duley, Mrs. Emial Martinek, Mrs. Pete Kovar, Mrs. Henry Olejnik, Mrs. Alf Moreford, Mrs. Vernon Keller, Bonnie Ellen Keller, Connie Sue Keller, Mrs: Sam Thompson, Mrs. Robert Cox, Mrs. Glen Marney, Mrs. Bill Martinek, Mrs. Oliver Tuller, Mrs. Larry Wehner, Mrs. Daryl Mitchell, Mrs. Skip Keller, Misses Carolyn Gresser and Linda Gardner, of Rossville. From Delia: Mrs. Bertha Martinek, Mrs. Darwin Banta, Mrs. Paul Matyak, Mrs. Lester Lutz, Mrs. George DeBacker Jr., Mrs. Bob Sumner, Nancy Lynn Sumner, Mrs. John Seitz. Mrs. Ronnie Barnes, Mrs. Leroy Parr, and Janice Parr. Mrs. Vince Martinek, Mrs. Bill Martinek, Mrs. Tom Meyers, Mrs. Jeff Bahner, Silver Lake; Mrs. Tom Sage, Mrs. Terry Ungeheuer, Topeka. Cathy Cassidy and Jack Enders of Manhattan; Susan Nadeau, Carolyn Reiss, Mrs. Harry McGehee, Kansas City; and Mrs. Douglas Martinek and Michelle, Jackson, Michigan.
  		Engagement- Davis, Beverly-Martinek, Dwight 1 The engagement of Beverly Jean Davis to Mr. Dwight J. Martinek is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Davis, Willard. Mr. Martinek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie J. Martinek, Rossville. Miss Davis, a graduate of Rossville Rural High School, is a junior at Kansas State University, majoring in home economics education, with emphasis on family and child develop¬ment. Mr. Martinek, also a graduate of Rossville Rural High, is a senior at Kansas State University and is a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa, honorary fraternity. He is majoring in physical education and is a three-year letterman on the varsity baseball team.
  		Engagement- Davis, Beverly-Martinek, Dwight 2 Will wed May 31 at Delia Miss Beverly Jean Davis, Topeka, and Mr. Dwight J. Martinek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie J. Martinek, Rossville, have completed plans for their wedding May 31. Miss Davis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Davis. The couple will be married in Sacred Heart Church, Delia, at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. John Croughwell officiating. Mike Kerwin of Delia, and Vernon Keller of Rossville, will serve the Mass. Nuptial music will be provided by Mrs. Robert Kerwin and her daughters, Janet and Marita, all of Delia. Miss Davis has chosen Mrs. Tom Sage to be her matron of honor. Cathy Cassidy of Kansas City, will be the maid of honor. Bridesmaids include Jane Parr; Mary Lynn Seldkamp of Natoma; and Jacqueline Enders of Cranbury, New Jersey. Serving Mr. Martinek as best man will be his brother, Douglas Martinek of Jackson, Michigan. Brad Schlesinger of Manhattan, Terry Bettis, and Tom Sage will be the groomsmen. The flower girl will be Michelle Martinek of Jackson, and Steven Thompson of Rossville, will serve as ring bearer. Those ushering: Daryl Mitchell of Rossville; Scott Diehl and Harold Michaels. Stanley Thompson, Rossville, and Jeffrey Diehl will be junior ushers. A reception in the Delia Elementary School will follow the ceremony. Mrs. Douglas Martinek of Jackson will preside at the guest book. Those serving refreshments include: Mrs. Beverly Zeller of Kansas City; Bonnie Ellen Keller, Shelley McClain, and Bonnie Tuller, all of Rossville. Those at the gift table will be Mrs. Luther McClain and Mrs. Vernon Keller, both of Rossville; Mrs. Bob Sumner, Delia; and Mrs. Don Seitz, Topeka.
  		Engagement- Davis, Beverly-Martinek, Dwight 3 Honor bride-to-be at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Bennie J. Martinek, Rossville, honored their son, Mr. Dwight J. Martinek, and fiancee, Miss Beverly Jean Davis, with a dinner Friday evening, May 30, at Mr. D Restaurant in St. Marys, following their wedding rehearsal. Mr. Martinek and Miss Davis were married Saturday morning, May 31, in Sacred Heart Church, Delia. Dinner guests included Miss Davis, Mr. Martinek, the honored couple; Fr. John Croughwell, Emmett; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Tom. Sage, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Bettis, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marney, Cindy and Sherri, Mr. and Msr. Earl E. Diehl, Scott and Jeffrey, Harold Michael, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Seitz, all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs, Douglas Martinek and Michelle, of Jackson, Mich.; Mrs. Helen Helms, Cheryl Innis, Wichita; Cathy Cassidy, Kansas City; Jacqueline Enders, Cranbury, N.J.; Mary Lynn Feldkamp, Natoma; Brad Scheslinger, Manhattan; Beverly Zeller and Raub, Shawnee Mission; Mr. and Mrs. Emial Kovar, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Thompson, Stanley and Steven, Jane Barr, Robert Stach, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Mitchell, Bonnie E. Keller, Roger Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Luther McClain and Shelley, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Keller, Bonnie Tuller, all of Rossville; Mr. and. Mrs. Robert Sumner, Vernie and Nancy Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kerwin, Marita, Jean and Michael, Mr. and Mrs. George DeBacker Jr., Severin and Laureen, all of Delia.
  Last Modified	22 Sep 2017 14:45:33
  Family ID	F1176	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Martinek, Dwight 1 Dwight J. Martinek CANTON, Texas ---Memorial services were here Friday at St. Therese’s Catholic Church for Dwight Joseph Martinek, 50, Canton, Texas, formerly of Delia, Kan., who died Aug. 26, 1997, at home. Authorities said he took his own life. He was born April 10, 1947, near Rossville, the son of Bennie J. and Ruth A. Diehl Martinek. He received a BS degree in physical education from Kansas State University in Manhattan and played professional baseball in the Detroit Tiger organization. He was principal and head teacher at Delia Grade School. Mr. Martinek owned and operated a farm and ranch and insurance business near Delia before he moved to Wimberley, Texas, about 10 years ago. While in Wimberley, he became recognized as a metal art sculptor. One of his sculptures was displayed at the entrance at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, N.M., in May 1996. His works are included in an exhibit being shown in the United States and Japan over the next four years. He moved in 1995 to Canton, Texas, where he designed, created and developed a theme park and trade days market known as “Wild Willie II Mountain.” The event annually draws several thousand vendors. He was a member of St. Therese’s Catholic Church in Canton, Texas, and a charter member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 11978 in Canton, Texas, and a member of the Fourth Degree. He was a member of the Moravian Lodge No. 128 in Rossville, Kan. While in Kansas, he served 11 years as president of the Board of Education for the school district covering Delia, Rossville and St. Marys. He was married to Beverly Davis May 31, 1969, in Delia. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Dustin Martinek, Canton, Texas; his mother, Ruth A. Martinek, Canton, Texas; a brother, Douglas F. Martinek, Canton, Texas; and a granddaughter. Mr. Martinek was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Delia and sent in care of Kevin Kerwin, Delia, 66418. Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, Texas, was in charge of arrangements.
  		Obituary- Martinek, Dwight 2 Dwight J. Martinek Dwight Joseph Martinek, 50, Canton, Tex., died at a resident Tuesday, August 26,1997. He was born April 10, 1947, in rural Rossville, the son of Bennie J. and Ruth A. Martinek. He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, “Sonny” V. Martinek. Mr. Martinek was graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He played professional baseball with the Detroit Tiger organization. He was principal and head teacher at the Delia Grade School, and served as board president of the Kaw Valley Unified School District #321 for 11 years. He was a member of the Moravan Lodge #128, Rossville; a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council, and St. Therese’s Parish, Canton Tex. He owned and operated a farm and ranch business and insurance business in rural northeast Kansas before moving to Wimberley, Tex., where he was recognized as a top metal art sculptor. Mr. Martinek’s talents in the field of art were recognized internationally as one of his sculptured pieces graced the entrance to the “Recycle, Re-Seen Folk Art” exhibit at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, N.M. in May of 1996. The art will travel on exhibition across the United States and Japan over the next four years. In 1995, Mr. Martinek and his family moved to Canton, Tex., where he designed, created, and developed the theme park trade days market known as “Wild Willie’s II Mountain.” He was known by the nickname of “Wild Willie.” He is survived by his wife, Beverly Davis Martinek; one son, Dustin Martinek; his mother, Ruth A. Diehl Martinek; a brother, Douglas F. Martinek; and a granddaughter; all of Canton, Tex. Mr. Martinek was cremated. A rosary, led by the Knights of Columbus, was said at 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. Therese’s Catholic Church in Canton, Tex. A memorial mass followed at 7:00. Dwight J. Martinek Lodge No. 128, Rossville, Kansas Brother Dwight J. Martinek was born April 10, 1947 at Rossville to Bennie J. and Ruth A. Martinek and died August 26, 1997 at Canton, TX. Cremation services were held. Dwight married Beverly Davis. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; his mother, Ruth Martinek; one son, Dustin Martinek; one brother, Douglas F. Martinek and one granddaughter, all of Canton, TX. William Olejnik, Secretary
  		Obituary- Martinek, Dwight 3 In Memoriam Dwight J. Martinek April 10, 1947 - August 26, 1997 Our lives will never be the same Without his loving way. We all are longing for his touch As we go on to face each day. He shared his heart and soul with us, And his love will never die. We’re truly blessed with many thoughts Of the happy times gone by. He left us with great memories And we rely on those each day, Remembering all the wonderful times Only he could have brought our way. Our prayer is for his peaceful rest Away form life’s sorrows and fears And that his journey now is led By Christ’s loving, healing tears. His presence lives on among us In the hearts of those he touched. For nothing loved is ever lost And he was loved so much. His Loving Family--- Beverly; Dustin, Robin and Madison; Ruth; Douglas, Patricia and Family