A retired engineering project manager for Kaiser Aluminum, Gramercy, a resident of Denham Springs and a native of Waterproof, he died at noon Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Nottingham Rehab. He was 85, and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Visiting at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the church on Friday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m., conducted by Dr. Dennis Terry and Brother George Threeton. Interment in Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by spouse, Helen S. Martien; daughter, Nell Calloway; sons, James and Norman Martien III; stepson, Rick Geren; brother, Sam Martien; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by brother, Edgar Martien; mother, Mabel Martien; and father, Norman Martien Sr. Pallbearers will be Bobby Dale Callender, Charles Poland, Ricky Mckenzie, Quinton Arnold, Mike Calloway, James Martien, Norman Martien III, Michael Calloway and Rick Geren. Honorary pallbearers are Tony Perkins, Guy Jenkins, Bill Atchison, Dr. Christopher Grenier and Phil Miley. He received a degree in chemical engineering from Louisiana Polytechnic University. He was past commander of the Tenn VFW Post 2598, ardent LSU sports fan, deacon at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church and World War II Purple Heart recipient. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Building Fund or to Gideon's International.
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"He will swallow up death forever! The Sovereign Lord will wipe away all tears."
Helen, my prayers are with you and your family during these difficult days. Norm was a fine man and a real American hero. He will be missed by all.
Gaynell Ables
February 4, 2012
Our love and prayers go out to you our dear sister in Christ and to your whole family. We will keep you in our prayers during the difficult days ahead as you miss our dear brother!
Woodrow and Cynthia Venable
John 14 Psalm 27
February 2, 2012
All of us have been blessed with our Great Country because this American, Norman H. Martien Jr. gave it to us through his fighting in WWII & hard work at home. His death is sad & our loss great. But, we MUST HONOR this Great American by keeping his gift to us so he indeed, can rest in piece!
Dick St. Romain, Proud Father of National Guard soldier & Patriot Guard Rider.
Richard St. Romain
February 2, 2012
Dear Helen,
I can't imagine the days, weeks, and months that you spent caring for Norm. Although stricken with this terrible disease that robs you of your body and mind, you proved to all the true meaning of unconditional love. I pray for your heart to bring you peace in the coming days.
With love,
Mitzi
February 1, 2012
Our deepest sypathy for your loss is only surpassed by our joy that comes from knowing that Norm is absent from the body but present with the Lord. Though words cannot always comfort those left behind'; the memories of Norm and the way he lived his life will help with the days without him. He was truly an American hero but also one of the most gentle and loving spirits we ever had the privledge of being around . May Gods loving arms hold you all til the day you see your beloved again. With much love and deepest regards, Dona and Howard Lively
February 1, 2012
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