Barbara J. "Busha" Martin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara J. "Busha" Martin, Berlin, WI, Age 89, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 5th, 2021 at home with her family and her dog, Bella at her side. She was born June 7, 1931 in Berlin Wisconsin, the daughter of Max and Nelly (Johnson) Pischke. She was married to Calvin L. Martin on Sunday, September 19th, 1948. Over the years she was employed at Lambskin Slipper Company for 13 years and 37 years as a glove presser/glove cutter at Sager Glove/Safeguard of America. She also worked 12 years as a crossing guard by the Boys and Girls Club. Barb and Cal also owned and operated Martin’s Market grocery store on the corner of Wisconsin and Marquette Street. She was a lifetime member of the Berlin United Methodist Church. Church activities included choir, the ladies luncheon, the book study, she served on the memorial committee, board of trustees, and was given an honorary award for her involvement with the youth group, and was given the UMW recognition award and was the president of the back pew sitter’s club! Barb and Cal enjoyed years of camping, snowmobiling, the pool in the backyard, Artex painting, ceramics, and printed cross-stitch embroidery. She was a member of the Berlin River Riders, T.O.P.S., and Green Lake County HCE Fairburn Club. She supported the community by attending benefits, church dinners (she was always up for a good raffle or craft sale), VFW brat fry’s, Farmers and Merchants Bank activities and providing doughnuts for the Olkewitz Bike Ride and any school or club sponsored event. Barb enjoyed going on adventures in the rendezvous with Ellen and Al Goldamer. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by daughters, Kathy (Ronald) Bertsch, Sue (Bob) Stumpner, sons, Ken (Carol) Martin, Tom (Jackie) Martin, Randy (Debbie) Martin. Fourteen Grandchildren and 23 Great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by Sisters-in-Law, Myrna Martin, Dianna Martin, and Cheryl Pica (Douglas Boettcher); and ex-brother-in-law, Joseph Pica. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends further survive her. She is preceded in death by her husband Calvin Martin, brothers, Herald “Bill” William Pischke, James (lois) Pischke; sisters, Mary Hatas and Louise Hitchcock; parents, Max and Nelly Pischke-Waid. She is further preceded by her in-laws, William and Laura Martin, Araline and Clarence Gaylord, Elaine and Dwight Smith Jr., Harvey and Carmen Martin, Harold “Curt” and Marlene Martin, Richard Martin, and Wayne Martin and special friend David “Red” Marchenkuski. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for The Berlin United Methodist Church, The Oshkosh Humane Society and Moments Hospice. The family would like to thank Moments Hospice for their love, care and support.

Barbara J. "Busha" Martin

June 7, 1931 - March 5, 2021