Martin Orlando Mayer BIRTH 4 Jun 1939 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA DEATH 8 Oct 2009 (aged 70) Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming, USA BURIAL Cremated, Ashes given to family, Specifically: Son David has ashes plans to scatter in Washburn, ND MEMORIAL ID 118295841 ·
Martin O. "Bud" Mayer, 70, Gillette, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home.
Bud was born June 4, 1939 in Fargo, ND. His parents are Freda (Bettger) Mayer & John Mayer. His biological father was Martin Bender.
He attended school in Washburn, and Bismarck, ND. He graduated from high school in Bismarck. Following graduation he attended technical school where he learned his life long trade of mechanics. He had the ability to repair anything from small engines to cars, trucks and tractors. He enjoyed what he did, but always took time off to go fishing. Martin & Catherine made their home in Washburn, ND. They moved to Gillette, WY in September of 2009 due to failing health and desire to be near family.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine & six children: Linda Coyle, Diane Mayer, Karen Baldwin, Renee Albert, Steven Haugen & David Mayer; twelve grandchildren: Hope, Teresa, Marie, Joshua, Jessica, Matthew, Dylan, Justin, Jacob, Conner, Neil, & Vince; two great-grandchildren: Katelyn & Angela; & five brothers, Ronald, Donavan, Richard, Robert & Daniel.
Bud was preceded in death by his infant son; his first wife, Lillian; his parents, Freda, John & Martin; his brother, Melvin & his sister, Florabelle, and his son-in-law, David W. Baldwin.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date in North Dakota.
Family Members Parents Martin Orlando Bender 1904–1970
Freida Bertha Hedwig Bettger Mayer 1917–1988
Spouse Lillian Elaine Hanson Mayer 1945–2007
Half Siblings Florabelle Jewel Bender Broux 1939–1988
Ronald John Mayer 1944–2011
Personal recollection of daughter, Karen Baldwin.
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