Martin Gensmer

Martin F. Gensmer, 97, of Lewiston, died Friday, February 12, 2010 at Speltz Estates Assisted Living in Lewiston, MN. Martin was born September 1, 1912 in Norton Township to Anton and Emma (Kueter) Gensmer. He worked on the family farm with his dad and later with his brother Alvin. The farm was then sold to Richard and Sharon Beyer who he continued to work for until 1991. He then lived with Bill and Vida Roth until 1995 when he moved to the Speltz Estates in Lewiston where he resided until his death. Martin loved live stock and gardening and was a very gentle and quiet person. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norton throughout his entire life. He is survived by his brother, Gary Gensmer of Lancaster, WI and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norton with the Reverend David Eckert officiating. Friends may call 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Monday at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Services - Lewiston Chapel and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place in the spring at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery of Norton. Memorials preferred to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.Please share a memory of Martin in his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.