Kenneth W. Martin Sr.

MARTIN KENNETH WAYNE, Sr. Prominent local businessman, Kenneth Wayne Martin, Sr., age 82, of Mars, (formerly of Upper St. Clair and Treesdale passed into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 9, 2017. Ken was a longtime member of North Way Christian Community in Wexford where a Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Ken had been in the Life Insurance business with the New York Life Insurance Company for 60 years and a Charter member of the company's Chairman's Council. Mr. Martin's career involved working with professional businessmen and closely held corporations. His specialty was Estate Planning and Succession Programs such as Buy and Sell Agreements. Working in conjunction with several law firms and accountants, he acted as the "quarterback" to make sure everything in a person's estate was done properly and efficiently. As in many other businesses, the life blood of a company are referrals and satisfied customers. His clients gladly referred him to others and as a result he not only built a successful business but has clients all over the world, and stayed in touch with them on a regular basis. Other life accomplishments included: Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table which represents one percent of all life insurance agents in the world; Director of the Association for Advanced Life Underwriters; President of Teen Challenge, which deals with problems associated with alcohol and drug addiction; Co-Chairman of the Building Fund for North Way, Christian Community Church, in Wexford, PA; Chief Financial Officer of South East Asia Prayer Center overseeing an annual budget of three million dollars globally. SEAPC partnered with the Chinese government in 2010 to build a cardio-care facility in Tibet and he then raised the funds to furnish it with a state-of-the- art cath lab. Each year a team of volunteer American and Asian doctors and staff members traveled to Tibet to treat children with congenital heart, heart problems caused by the high altitude of the country. Without this medical treatment, most of these children will die at a very young age. Ken raised the funds to send these volunteers to Tibet each year. He worked closely with SEAPC President, Mark Geppert in the work of building 14 children's homes, schools and a college in the country of Cambodia. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Phyllis (Petroff) Martin; and children, Ken, Jr. of Mars, Randy and wife, Debbie, of Wexford, Cindy Werner of Mars, Timothy of Economy and the late Sean Patrick Martin; grandfather of Brandon Martin of Lawrence, Chelsey Werner of Slippery Rock, Luke Werner of Mars, and Amanda Coleman of Wexford. Also predeceased by his parents, James and Agnes (Baldesburger) Martin of Castle Shannon; and brothers, James, Jr., Regis, Warren, Russell and Joseph Martin. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday, January 12 and 13, 2017, 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Highway. www.simons funeralhome.com Contributions may be made to SEAPC (South East Asia Prayer Center) at P.O. Box 127, Oakmont, PA 15139.

Kenneth W. Martin Sr.

November 21, 1934 - January 9, 2017