Ismael Martinez

Ismael Martinez, 74, of Muscatine, passed peacefully on Friday, February, 7 2025 at his home in Muscatine surrounded by family.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Muscatine. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com

Ismael Martinez was born on January 13, 1951, in Carrizo Springs, TX the son of Pedro and Elena (Diaz) Martinez. On November 1, 1969 he was united in marriage to Sherry Lee Thorne in West Liberty.  He worked at Musco Lighting before retiring.  He was a former member of the Eagles Lodge.  Ismael enjoyed playing baseball as a boy, fishing, watching the WWE and sports, especially football and his dogs.  He was a family man and cherished the time spent with them.

Ismael will be deeply missed by his; children, Freddy (Nadine) Martinez, Peter Martinez, Wendy Martinez, Brandy (Joshua) Gilpin and Cindy (Cruz) Echevarria, all of Muscatine; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Frank Cardona, Mary Garcia, Pauline Hernandez, Pete Martinez Jr. and Alice Pineda.   

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; granddaughter, Sadie Alvarado and sisters, Angela Cardona, Margie Gonzalez and Flora Gutierrez.

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