Paul Daniel Martin passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home at the age of 57. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Long Prairie, MN. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 31, 2024, at First Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Long Prairie.
Paul was born on June 25th, 1966, to Menno and Sadie (Byler) Martin in Sunbury, PA. Paul and his family moved to Liberty, KY when he was 9 and then to Long Prairie, MN when he was 15.
Paul farmed with his parents and four brothers, eventually taking over the family farm. On November 2nd, 2013, Paul married Heidi Fisher at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria, MN. Paul and Heidi put the Lord first in their marriage and cherished their time together while relaxing at home. He was passionate about family, the Lord, dairy farming, and his cows. Paul was always willing to drop everything and help his friends and family when they needed it. He will be dearly missed.
Paul is survived by his wife, Heidi; mother, Sadie Martin of Kingston, OH; brothers, Robert (Rachel) Martin of Dresden, TN, James (Dora) Martin of Kingston, OH, David Martin of Long Prairie, MN, Melvin (Anna Mary) Martin of Grove City, MN; mother-in-law, Jeanette Fisher, sister-in-law, Sherry (Duane) Schmidt; 14 nieces, 6 nephews, many great nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Paul is preceded in death by his father, Menno Martin; father-in-law, Paul Fisher and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.