Irvin Lee Martin

Irvin Lee Martin, 81, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, April 26th, 2024, at Landis Homes Senior Living Community. A son of the late Paul Z. and Ella (Weber) Martin, and the loving husband of Louise M. (Benner) Martin.

Irvin graduated from Reading High School, class of 1961. Irvin owned Martin’s Custom Kitchens and worked as a kitchen designer for 25 years. He was ordained as pastor for Gehman Mennonite Church in June of 1986, and Bishop of the Bowmansville and Reading Districts in the Lancaster Mennonite Conference in June of 2000 until his retirement in 2008. Inspired by his experience being adopted, Irvin published a book in 2019 called “Chosen & Adopted”. In his free time, Irvin loved riding his Gold Wing Motorcycles, and spending time at the cabin in the Wellsboro mountains. His kind spirit will be deeply missed.

Along with his wife, Louise, Irvin is survived by two sons; Michael L. (Nikki) Martin of Manheim & Patrick L. (Cynthia) Martin of East Earl; three grandchildren, Samantha (Dillan) Enck, Taylor (Stefphan) Hake, & Joshua Martin; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Nancy Martin of Osceola.

Viewing and visitation time will be held on Monday, April 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Landis Homes, 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA 17543. Service will be held on Tuesday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m. after a 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. viewing at Gehman Mennonite Church, 127 Witmer Rd, Reinholds, PA 17569. Irvin’s final resting place will be at Gehman Mennonite Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to Landis Homes Benevolent Fund, www.landishomes.org/give, 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA 17543.