Truman G. Martin

Date of Death: January 6, 2011

Truman G. Martin, 82, of West Lafayette, died at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at Westminster Health Care.
He was born May 24, 1928, in Wortham, Texas, to the late Ruben and Mary Adams Martin. In 1945, he graduated from Silsbee (Texas) High School and from Texas A&M in 1949. He received his master?s and Ph.D. in animal genetics from Iowa State University in 1954.
Mr. Martin married Marjorie Folkers in Ackley, Iowa, on Dec. 22, 1950, and she survives.
He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean War from 1951 until 1953.
Mr. Martin was a professor of animal sciences at Purdue University for 40 years, retiring in 1995. During his career, he took three sabbatical years in Scotland, Spain and Hungary. While in Hungary, he received an honorary doctorate from Pannon University, Kaposvar, Hungary.
He was a charter member of Covenant Church where he was one of the first youth leaders and served as a deacon and elder. He had been active with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Cub Leader, Troop Leader, Explorer Leader, District Committee worker and on the Governing Board over a period of 40 years.
He was a member of the American Dairy Science Association and American Society of Animal Science. He enjoyed watching sports and traveling.
Surviving along with his wife are sons Glen W. Martin of Kokomo and Paul M. Martin (wife: Susan) of Orem, Utah; a daughter, Merri H. Voelker of Louisville; and brothers, Harold Martin (wife: Glenna) and Ray Martin (wife: Debbie), both of Lumberton, Texas.
Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Devin, Shaunae, Tyler, Joel, Jennifer, Sara, Nichole, Tracy and Shane; two great-grandsons, Andrew and Logan.
Visitation will be 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway West. Memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Covenant Church, 211 Knox Drive, West Lafayette. Interment at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Those wishing may contribute to the Boy Scouts of American or Westminster Village Foundation.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Dear Marjorie

I just got to know. Terry Stewart wrote to me. I do not know the best way to write the right words considering cultures. Probably my words would be misfited and, for sure, they will be poorer than my thaughts and my feelings.

I met my dear Professor Truman in a very important moment in my life. He gave me a hand and helped me as any one had done before. I learned a lot and I grew up porfessionaly, thanks to him. Along the time I spent in West Lafayette he was a 2nd father for me and still he remains as such. You have been a mother.

You are in our hearts. My daughters - Mariana and Mafalda - know very well who are Truman and Marjorie. And you will stay in our hearts for long long time.

My dear Professor Truman passed away. He just went to another dimension. His memory will be very alive for long. Every day I think of him, when I enter my office to star my day. I have all pieces of paper written by his hand when he was teaching me. I have all notes he wrote within the subjects he tauhgt in West Lafayette. I will never forget the very first moments in Vila Real. He will remain for ever in my heart and in my mind.

Marjorie: I hope you can understand my poor english. I hope this english could express as I wish all my sad feelings, my deep sorrow.

All my love
Fernando

Dear Marge:

Carmen and I, we regret that Truman is not any more with us. You and Truman are part of our life.

The four years that I had been with Truman at Purdue and the sabatical year at Madrid, has been a great influence on my profesional life. I had the honour to be able to know him very well. He was very generous to teach me his knowledges in Animal Breeding that cannot be found in texts or articles.

We feel sorry that we were not able to be with both of you lately. We will regret for the rest of our life.

Carmen and Rafael Alenda

Dear Marge

Please accept my condolences on the passing of Truman.

I was Dr. Martin&s first Ph.D. student. Although I did not follow a career in genetics, I would not be where I am today with out his training and guidance. A few years ago, I had the privilege of formally acknowledging Truman at an awards ceremony for his contributions to my career in health physics.

I deeply appreciative of all he did for me. You and your children are in Charlene&s and my thought and prayers.

Max Scott

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Marjorie,Paul,Glen, & Merri: We are in Florida for the winter. We are saddened to hear of Truman&s passing. We have lots of fond memories of Truman&s neighborly ways. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. Jon & Phyllis

Marge,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Dr. Martin will be missed in Animal Sciences. ...Diane

I was an undergraduate advisee of Dr. Martin back in 1965-69. He steered me towards graduate studies in Animal Breeding at Cornell. I met him at ADSA meetings usually, and we talked sometimes. I am saddened by his death. My sincerest condolences.

Larry Schaeffer

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.