Douglas F (Doug) Martinek

1941 - 2023  (81 years)

• Name	Douglas F (Doug) Martinek
  Nickname	Doug
  Born	21 Jul 1941	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	18 Apr 2023	Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky
  Cremated	Cremated
  Person ID	I8681	Rossville
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2025

  
  

  Father	Benedict Joseph (Bennie) Martinek,   b. 14 Jul 1913, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 4 Mar 1995, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Ruth Agnes Diehl Martinek,   b. 19 Feb 1917, Stockton, Rooks County, Kansas ,   d. 13 Jul 2018, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 101 years)
  Married	24 Aug 1937	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Documents		Bridal Shower- Diehl, Ruth Miss Ruth Diehl, bride-to-be was the guest of honor, at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening, given at the McCollough home by Miss Jennie Heiland, Mrs. Richard Macha and Miss Alice Lemon. The evening was spent playing progressive “Bunco”. Miss Helen Gideon won high score and Miss Josephine Gideon low score. Miss Diehl was showered with many lovely gifts The invited guests included: Miss Diehl, Mrs. Frank. Diehl, Miss Alice Diehl, Mrs. Agnes Martinek, Mrs. Henry Martinek, Mrs. Pete Kovar, Mrs. Glen Marney, Mrs. Ralph Nitzsche, Mrs. George Diehl, Mrs. Elmer Davis, Mrs. Ed Kovar, Mrs. C. D. Williams, Mrs. Grant Meade, Mrs. Allyn Hartzell, Mrs. Kenneth Stevens, Mrs. A. A. Cless, Mr3. Warner Rogers, Mrs. Cecil Lemon, Miss Leona Simecka, Mae Martinek, Helen Gideon, Josephine Gideon, Lila Ellis, Anne Cullen, Kathleen Pelfry, Donice Marney, Marie Marney, Letha McClain, Dorothy Jackman of Kansas City, Ina Thompson, Jennie Heiland, Mrs. Richard Macha and Alice Lemon
  		Marriage- Diehl, Ruth-Martinek, Bennie Diehl-Martinek Wearing a frock of royal blue crepe with accessories of black and carrying a bouquet of red roses, Miss Ruth Diehl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Diehl, was a lovely and winsome bride, when, Tuesday morning she became the bride of Mr. Bennie Martinek, son of Mrs. Agnes Martinek. The wedding took place at the Sacred Heart church at Delia at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning. The Reverend Father W.R. Parry, of St. Marys performed the wedding ceremony. Miss Leona A. Simecka and Mr. Robert Burgett, both of Delia, were the only attendants. Immediately following an 8 o'clock wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, to the immediate relatives and including the wedding party and a number of friends. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Martinek, Miss Leona Simecka, Mr. Robert Burgett, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Diehl, Mrs. Agnes Martinek, Miss May Martinek, Mr. Emil Martinek, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kovar, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Martinek and family, Mr. Brown of Kansas City; Mrs. Helen Macha, Mrs. George Moore, Mrs. Ruth Hoffmeister, Miss Marcella Hoffmeister, of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Marney, Mrs. Robert Meade, Mrs. A.A. Cless, Miss Alice Diehl, Miss Josephine Gideon, Miss Helen Gideon, of Topeka; Mr. Earl Diehl, Miss Alice Diehl, Doris Neitsore. Mrs. Martinek was married on her grandmother, Mrs. George Moore's 78th birthday anniversary. A huge wedding cake and birthday cake for the bride and her grandmother formed a lovely centerpiece for the table. Mrs. Martinek has grown to womanhood in Rossville and completed her grade and high school work in the city schools. She graduated with the class of '35. For some time she has been employed as operator in the Central office. Mr. Martinek is a successful teacher and prosperous farmer. He will teach again this year at Victor school, making his seventh year in that district. Following the wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Martinek left for a week's honeymoon trip to Colorado. They will be at home after September 1st on their farm east of Delia. [From 27 Aug 1937] -- Mr. and Mrs. Ben Martinek arrived home Sunday from a short wedding trip to the Ozarks. [From 2 Sep 1937]
  Family ID	F1931	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Patricia Ann Parr Martinek
  Married	1 Dec 1962	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Children	1. Michelle Renee Martinek Berry,   b. 29 Nov 1963   2. Douglas Anthony Martinek,   b. 21 Nov 1968   3. Melissa Kay Martinek Kuckelman,   b. 9 May 1970, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan   4. Darren Benedict-Parr Martinek,   b. 20 Feb 1974   5. Mandi Leigh Martinek,   b. 13 Feb 1977
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- Parr, Patricia-Martinek, Douglas 1 Parr-Martinek The marriage of Patricia Parr to Douglas Martinek was solemnized at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Church in Delia. The Rev. George Seuferling celebrated the nuptial mass and music was provided by Mrs. Rita Kerwin and Linda Roth. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Parr, and Mr. Martinek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Martinek, all of Rossville. GIVEN in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length gown of white taffeta designed with scoop neckline, bridal point sleeves and chapel train. The lace embroidered motif on the bodice was repeated on the train. Her illusion veil fell from a satin rose, and she carried white orchids arranged in the shape of a cross. Linda Parr, who was her sister’s maid of honor, wore a red velveteen dress styled with scoop neckline and bell-shaped skirt. BRIDESMATRONS were Mrs. G. E. Besta, Topeka, another sister of the bride, and Mrs. Wayne Rasch, Wichita. Shirley Lierz, Wetmore, was bridesmaid. They wore green velveteen dresses made like the maid’s of honor. All the attendants carried bouquets of red and white peppermint carnations. Connie Keller, Delia, was flower girl, and Eddie Joe Besta, Topeka, was ring bearer. Best man was the bridegroom’s brother, Dwight Martinek, Rossville. Groomsmen were Tony Leiker, Lawrence; Ray Rafferty, Rossville; and Wayne Rasch, Wichita. Ushers were Frank Ruff, Manhattan, and Brian Palmer and John Garber, Lawrence. FOLLOWING the ceremony a reception was held in the Delia High School auditorium. Those assisting were: Mrs. Raub Zeller, Mission; Mrs. John Boyd Jr., Carolyn Farley and Jane Parr, Rossville; Janice Parr, Washington, D.C.; Sally Nadeau, Emporia; Mary Brethour and Jane Zickefoose, Manhattan; and Bonnie Keller, Delia. The bride, a graduate of Rossville High School and Stewart’s Beauty Academy, was employed in the Lady Be Lovely Salon in Rossville. Mr. Martinek, also a graduate of Rossville High School, is a senior at the University of Kansas where he is majoring in physical education. The couple will live in the Stauffer Apartments on the KU campus.
  		Bridal Shower- Parr, Pat Shower honors Pat Parr Mary Brethour, Sally Nadeau and Jane Zickefoose were hosts to a miscellaneous shower at the Zickefoose home Tuesday night complimenting Pat Parr, bride-elect of Doug Martinek. Invited guests were; Pat Parr, Mrs, Bill Colson, Mrs. Gene Irwin, Mrs. Eddie Besta, Mrs. Bennie Martinek, Mrs. Kenneth Marney, Mrs. Raymond Brethour, Mrs. S. F. Zickefoose, Mrs. W. W. Parr, Roxie Nadeau, Mrs. Donald Gentry, Mrs. Gary Swarner, Linda Raines, Dorothy Jacobson, Charlene Perry, Linda Parr, Mrs. Sandra Boyd Jr., Mrs. Philip Rubon and Mrs. Lonnie Spiker.
  		Marriage- Parr, Patricia-Martinek, Douglas 2 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Martinek The marriage of Patricia Parr to Douglas Martinek was solemnized in the Sacred Heart Church in Delia, Kansas, December 1, 1962, at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. George Seuferling performed the Nuptial Mass, and music was furnished by Mrs. Rita Kerwin and Linda Roth. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Parr and Mr. Martinek is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Martinek all of Rossville, Kansas. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floor length gown of white taffeta, with a scoop neckline, pointed sleeves and a long chapel train. The embroided motif in the bodice was repeated in the train. Her illusion veil fell from a velvet rose. Small orchids formed in a cross was the bridal bouquet. Linda Parr, sister of the bride and maid of honor, wore a red velyet dress with a scoop neckline and bell-shaped skirt. The brides maids, Nancy Best a, another sister of the bride, Shirley Leirz, Wetmore, and Linda Rasch, Wichita, wore green velvet dresses fashioned after the maid of honor. All wore velvet roses as headpieces and carried red and white peppermint carnations for their bouquets. Dwight Martinek served as his brother’ s best man, groomsmen were, Tony Lieker, Lawrence, Ray Rafferty, Rossville and Wayne Rasch, Wichita. Ushers were Frank Ruff, Manhattan, Brian Palmer and John Garber, Lawrence. Connie Sue Keller and Eddie Joe Besta were the flower girl and ring bearer. A reception was held at the Delia High School auditorum following the ceremony. Those assisting were, Janice Parr, Washington D.C., Sally Nadeau, Emporia, Mary Brethauer, Maple Hill, Jane Zickefoose, Manhattan, Beverly Zeller, Missouri, Sandy Boyle Jr., Carolyn Farley and Jane Parr all of Rossville and Bonnie Ellen Keller, Delia. The bride a graduate of Rossville High School and Stuwart Beauty Academy of Topeka was employed at the Lady Be Lovely Beauty Salon in Rossville. Mr. Martinek also a graduate of Rossville High School is a senior at the University of Kansas where he is majoring in Physical Education.
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2025 17:53:52
  Family ID	F1168	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents		Obituary- Martinek, Douglas 1 Douglas F. "Doug" Martinek, 81, of Union City passed away 2:12 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Richard Coy will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. Visitation will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Douglas F. Martinek was born July 21, 1941, in Delia, Kansas, son of the late Benedict "Bennie" Martinek and Ruth (Diehl) Martinek. He was a 1959 graduate of Rossville High School in Rossville, Kansas. Doug further pursued his higher education by attending the University of Kansas where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He also played and lettered in football while at KU. On December 1, 1962 he married his high school sweetheart, Patrica A. (Parr) Martinek. After college in June 1964, Doug started working for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka, Kansas. He was also employed at the Jackson, Michigan and Union City plants. Doug was honored by being the prestigious winner of the local and division "Goodyear Spirit Award" in 1977. On June 6, 1993, Doug transferred back to the Goodyear plant in Topeka where he retired on August 8, 1995 after 31 years of service. In August 2001, Doug began working as a Knights of Columbus field agent and finalized his working days by retiring after 10 years service selling insurance. Doug is a member and past president of the Moravan Lodge #128 at the historical Bohemian Hall, a Czech fraternal organization in Rossville, Kansas. Doug served as Tennessee State Deputy for the Knights of Columbus from 1981-1982. As a knight, Doug was instrumental in starting the March for Life , a pro life rally held at the Topeka State Capitol. He also founded the "In Solidarity With Our Priests - A Nite at The Ballpark" with the Kansas City Royals. Doug was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Doug and his wife Pat celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in December 2022 with their five children, Michelle Berry (Michael) of Topeka, Kansas, Doug Martinek (Amy) of Union City, Melissa Kuckelman (John) of Basel, Switzerland, Darren Martinek (Denise) of Mathis, Texas and Mandi Martinek (Austin Lemons) of Union City; and eleven grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Sonny Martinek and Dwight Martinek.
  		Obituary- Martinek, Douglas 2 See file #1 for full transcription