Charles A. Martin Sr., ​age 92, of Munith, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1932, in ​Central City, Pennsylvania, the son of Perry and Cora (Imler) Martin.

In his early days he worked in the coal mines in Central City, PA. On September 15, 1951, Charles married the love of his life, Betty Jane (Ritchey), and together they shared over 73 years of marriage. Before moving to Michigan, Charles and Betty owned and operated a fruit stand in Pennsylvania. In 1955, they moved to Michigan, eventually settling on their farm in Munith. Charles began working at Goodyear Tire Company from which he retired in 1984.

Charles enjoyed spending time outdoors and could often be found working in his garden, mowing his yard, cutting wood​, or working on tractors. He owned horses and enjoyed trail rides as well as taking them to horse shows and fairs. He also raised cattle. He had a lifelong love of country music. ​Charles owned and operated Briggs and Martin, a septic and excavating company, from 1964 until his retirement in 1997. He loved his backhoe and trencher.

Charles is survived by his wife, Betty; his​ four children, Charles Jr. "Chuck" (Linda) Martin of Virginia, Sharon Losey of Jackson, Jerry Martin of Parma, and Karen (Keith) Wesner of Myrtle Beach; 12 grandchildren: Tami, Wendy, Lori, Nicki, ​Megan, Charly, John, Heather, Jessica, Kayla, Karley, and Kyler; 20 great-grandchildren: Bryer, Tristen, Tyler, Caroline, Tony, Luke, Cora, Kajin, Jailyn, Perry, Connor, Hunter, Xander, Charlie, Trent, Bayleigh, Tierra, Katerra, ​Denae, and DJ; and two great-great-grandchildren: Jaycee and Adalee. He is also survived by his sister, Ethel Rita Weyant of Pennsylvania, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Danyel "Dani" Allen, as well as his siblings: Earnest Martin, John Martin, Joseph Martin, Francis Martin, Mary Hershberger, Patricia Foor, Emma Eva "Jean" Powers, and an infant sister, Dorothy May Martin.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, as well as on Monday, February 17, 2025 from 10-11 a.m.

A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Henrietta Township.​

Memorial contributions may be made to the Henrietta Township Fire Department.

​Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.