Kevin J. Martin

SIOUX CITY -- Kevin J. Martin, 53, of Sioux City died of a heart attack Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at a Sioux City hospital.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Merlin Schrad of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church officiating. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Kevin was a lifelong resident of Sioux City, although he did live in Storm Lake, Iowa, for about two years. He was born Feb. 8, 1957, the son of Terry and Colleen Martin. He graduated from West High School in 1975.

Kevin married his high school sweetheart, Debra Maurer, on June 9, 1978. He was self-employed as an interior and after-market auto repairman, supporting the local auto dealers and body shops for many years. He also had an auto unlocking service.

Kevin always said that his greatest achievement in life was raising three awesome kids, whom he adored. He also had a special love for motorcycles and ham radios (KC0AXK). He had a big heart and would do anything for anybody.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; his wife, Deb; a son, Spencer (Brenda) of Landstuhl, Germany; a daughter, Kate of Cedar Falls, Iowa; a son, Max of Wayne, Neb.; a granddaughter, Amelie of Landstuhl; a sister, Kim Martin of Lodi, Calif.; a brother, Tim of Westminster, Colo.; a sister, Kelly (Dr. John) Meis of Sioux City; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.