Eugene R. Martin, age 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, May 12, 2025.  The son of Charles and Bertha (Kant) Martin, Eugene was born at home on August 29, 1933, in Kent, IL. He married the love of his life, Ruth Wand, on December 4, 1960, at the Nora Community Church in Nora, IL.  Eugene was a lifelong dairy farmer in the Warren area.

Eugene served on the Elmwood Cemetery Board for many years.  In the summers, you could find him going to tractor pulls and farm auctions, but in the winter, he wouldn't miss a chance to be on the trails snowmobiling. He also greatly enjoyed going to his grandchildren's sporting events.

Eugene is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth of Warren, IL; 3 children- Deneen (Allan) McNutt, Kevin (Lynette) Martin and Jolene (Bryan) Bohnsack all of Warren, IL; 10 Grandchildren – Jared (Kaitlyn) McNutt, Brandon McNutt, Reed (Maddie Pingel) McNutt, Kyle (Abby) VenHuizen, Kailynn (Jacob Schlosser) Martin, Elaina (Josh Schlosser) Martin, Ariel (Craig) Weatherby, Brynn (Payton) Calow, Brayden (Mallorie Peterson) Bohnsack and Adalynn  Bohnsack; 8 Great Grandchildren- Karter and Kam NcNutt, Wyatt, Sawyer and Arya VenHuizen, Mya and Maddox Weatherby and baby Calow who's on the way ; Brother- Virgil (Joanne) Martin of Lena, IL; and Twin sister- Eunice Bergum of South Wayne, WI and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Daughter Denise in infancy, brothers- Harold Martin, Delbert (Viola)Martin, Cletus (Phyllis) Martin and Charles (Marvel) Martin Jr; sister Virgina Martin and brother-in-law Laverne Bergum.

The family would like to thank SSM Monroe Hospice for their kindness and compassion they showed during their time of caring for Eugene.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until the time of service.

Paster Matt Smith will be officiating the service.

Burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL.

A memorial has been established in his memory.