Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91258851490?pwd=VkFQWnhHandFRUFtZnNjamJtL2s1Zz09
Meeting ID: 912 5885 1490
Passcode: 002217
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,91258851490#,,,,*002217# US (New York)
+13017158592,,91258851490#,,,,*002217# US (Washington DC)
Forrest "Frosty" C. Martens passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on November 5, 2021. Forrest was born October 16, 1945 to Walter and Violet Martens in Wausau. He was a graduate of Wausau Senior High School in 1964. Forrest then went on to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965, and was honorably discharged in 1971. He was very proud of his service. On July 26, 1969, he married LouAnn Dahlke at First English Church in Wausau.
Frosty worked various jobs through the years, but favored driving truck for Schuette One Stop. Some of his favorite past times included hunting, doing pig roasts, making maple syrup, traveling and camping. Most of these were discontinued when he lost his eyesight due to diabetes. He still continued listening to NASCAR races.
Frosty is survived by his wife, LouAnn, of 52 years, son Heath (Marie) Martens, granddaughter Sophie Martens, all of Wausau; daughter Heather (Rick) Denfeld of Neenah, step-grandson Trent Denfeld (Ashton Mohr), step great-grandson Bryson Denfeld, all of Edgar. Sisters, Gloria Krueger of Wausau and Diane O'Mara of Henderson, NV. Brother and sister-in-law Lyle (Cindy) Dahlke of Athens and sister-in-law Gloria Dahlke. Many aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also, special mention of Tim Domka of Kuna ID, who was like a son.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and other relatives.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday, November 27, at John Buettgen Funeral Home, 948 Grand Ave, Schofield, WI. Service will follow, along with military honors.
There will be no burial at this time. On June 11, 2022, at 2 p.m. there will be a ceremony at the Highgrounds Veteran Memorial Park, Neillsville, WI.