Mike Martin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Gene Martin, 75 of Higginsville, Missouri (formerly of St. Joseph, MO) died on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his home. He was born Tuesday, December 4, 1945 in Saint Joseph and was the son of the late George and Marguerite Martin. Mike married Andrina "Sue" (Miller) Martin on August 8, 1992 in Liberty, MO and she survives of the home. He graduated from Benton High School in 1964 and joined the Navy. After serving his country, he became a police officer for several years. He settled into the insurance industry as a claims adjuster for 19 years before his retirement in 2005. His two favorite things were the Kansas City Chiefs and doing word search puzzles. He enjoyed spending time with his dog, Jake. He is survived by his wife, Sue of the home; his dog, Jake; 3 sons, Chad Martin of Harrisonville, MO, Jeremy (Melissa) Martin of Independence, MO, Brian Martin of Blue Springs, MO; step-son, Jamie (Elizabeth) Bruntmyer of Independence; step-daughter, Allison (Chad) Childress of Elizabethtown, KY; 3 sisters, Darlyne Rippey of Albert Lea, MN, Jayne Rivera of Arlington, TX, Peggy Fairlie of Kansas City, MO; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and 6 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 3 brother-in-laws. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Hoefer Funeral Home, 1600 Main St., Higginsville, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery Chapel with Pastor Alan Lumpkins officiating. Casket bearers: David Noltensmeyer, Billy Mackie, Harold Griffel, Tim Miller, Greg Earring, Rodger Anderson. Honorary casket bearers: Howard Dickey, Bill Price, Dennis Boutier, Bill Mackie, Jim Ellis.

Mike Martin

December 4, 1945 - May 11, 2021