William Offo Martin
William “Bill” Offo Martin, age 92, passed away peacefully Dec. 4, 2022, with his three sons at his side.
He was born April 23, 1930, in Cleveland, the son of John and Wilma (nee Vogt) Martin.
Bill graduated from Cleveland Heights High School, where he lettered in swimming. Following graduation, he attended both Kent State and Case Western Reserve universities, graduating with a Master’s in Education.
Bill became a professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Case Western Reserve, where he worked on a special Air Force project at Doan Brook and was awarded two patents. He retired as Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Lakeland Community College.
Bill was very active in the community. As a member of the Kiwanis Club, he designed and helped build many parade floats and coordinated the Punt, Pass & Kick Program. Through Kiwanis, he also helped develop the annual STEM (science/technology/engineering/math) Fair for West Geauga High School and Middle School, and delivered Meals on Wheels.
As an Eagle Scout recipient, Bill was active in Boy Scouts and founded the annual Cub Scout Bicycle Safety Rodeo.
He was a member of the Chesterland Historic Foundation Board of Trustees and presented numerous historic American flag programs for community groups.
Bill married Dorothy Ellen Humphreys on Feb. 14, 1953, and together they built a home in Chesterland and raised three sons: Bill, Steve and Jim.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy (nee Humphreys) Martin; three brothers, John “Jock,” Tom and Dave Martin; and granddaughter Keri (Martin) Boyton.
Surviving are his sons, William (Patti), of Malvern, Ohio, Steven, of Malvern, Ohio, and James (Cara), of Prescott, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Sandy (Patrick) Conochan, Steven “Chip” (Morgan) Martin, Craig (Kelsey) Martin, Alaina Martin and Cole Martin; and eight great-grandchildren, Liam, Patrick, Isaac, Eliana, Gianna, Acen, Brexley and Rory.
Funeral services will be held Dec. 8, 2022, at Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by a service of remembrance at 1 p.m.
Burial service will follow at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Kiwanis Club of West Geauga, 8442 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 (Attn: Rich Levine).
Online condolences and tribute video at www.GattozziandSon.com.
