William Martin

William R. Martin, Sr., 90, of Erie, passed away on April 26, 2018 with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 8, 1928, he was the son of Clifford E. and Elizabeth B. (Geissel) Martin.
He graduated from Shadyside Academy in 1946 and from Pennsylvania Military College with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry in 1949. After graduating, He served in the Air Force Reserve.
He worked as a Process Chemical Engineer at LORD Corporation in Erie and Hughson Chemicals in Saegertown, PA. In retirement he worked at his passion as a licensed Gettysburg Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg, PA for 23 years.
He was a member of the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church and a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Wexford, PA.  He enjoyed golf and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Steeler fan.
He was the loving husband of his wife of 58 years W. June Martin, who passed away in 2014.
He is survived by a son, William R. Martin, Jr. (wife Jennifer), their three children, Nolan, Haile and Colton, all of Erie; and daughter Leslie Reichert (husband Austin), their three children, Jennifer Ried (husband Brad), Lindsey and Geoffrey of Northbridge, MA, and daughter Barb Woldolkowitz (husband David) of Xenia, OH.
Burial will be in Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Gettysburg, PA, where a private service will be held.
Memorials may be made to the Asbury Foundation Inc. (Forestview Skilled Nursing) at 5285 Westview Dr., Suite 200, Frederick, MD 21703. Send condolences at www.BurtonFuneralHome.com.