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Bradley Martz Obituary
Fort Jennings, Ohio Bradley R. Martz, 52, died at 5:39 pm, on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Putnam County Ambulatory Care, Glandorf, Ohio. He was born on June 1, 1964, in Lima, Ohio, to Larry R. and Linda (Gast) Martz. His father preceded him in death, June 5, 2006. His mother and step father, Linda and Dennis Traynor, survive in Fort Jennings. On March 9, 2002, Bradley married Jacquie R. Moore. She survives in Fort Jennings. Bradley is survived by four daughters: Kayla Martz of Van Wert, Grace Martz, Gabrielle Martz and Tiffany Coller all of Fort Jennings; one son: Wyatt Coller of Fort Jennings; two sisters: Melinda (Philip) Lofton and Jennifer Martz both of Fort Jennings; one niece: Alisha Lofton; two nephews: Jordon Lofton and Jayden Moore; and one great niece: Allison Patterson. He was preceded in death by a sister in law: Gerri Coller. Bradley had been employed at Honda of America and Meijer's as a meat cutter. He was a graduate of Elida High School, class of 1983. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Fort Jennings, the Kalida Fur, Fish and Game Club and the Lima Eagles Arie #370 . He was a rabbit 4-H Advisor for many years, with the Ft. Jennings Showmen and the Columbus Grove Livestock clubs. Bradley helped coach basketball at the Ottawa YMCA, and coached soccer through the Fort Jennings School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and raising rabbits. Services will begin at 11:00 am, on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove. Father Charles Obinwa will officiate, with burial to follow at Cairo Eastside Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, February 10, 2017 and from 9:30 am -11:00 am, time of service, at Hartman Sons Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation, or to Superior Federal Credit Union for his children. Online condolences may be expressed at hartmansonsfuneralhome.com.

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