Gary Lee Martin, 75, of Kreamer, entered eternal rest, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Mifflintown, Pa., on Nov. 1, 1948, and the son of the late Lewis "Red" and Sarah (Arnold) Martin.

He was a 1968 graduate of Lewistown High School. Gary was employed at Beaver Brothers Bakery, Boise Cascade Mobile Homes, Zimmer Homes, Penn Lyon Homes, Pro-Built Homes and recently retired from Signature Building Systems.

Gary was a Lifetime Member of Kreamer Sportsman's Club, Rooster's Corner Sportsman's Club, and the NRA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and taking family camping trips throughout the year. A highlight of his hunting was sharing his stories about Chief Sandridge with his children and grandchildren while eating Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and York Peppermint Patties.

On April 10, 1999, he married the former Karen Swineford. His passing breaks a marital union just shy of 25 years.

Gary is survived by four daughters, Vicki Zechman (Randy), Pam Whitmire (Rick), Crystal Zimmerman (Mike), Heather DiCristina (Russell); brother, Leroy "Roy" Martin; stepchildren, Andrea Hupp (Chris) and Todd Swineford (Kristin). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Charles and Harold Martin, and sister Virginia "Sis" Martin.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, with a celebration of life to follow at 7 at Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., Selinsgrove.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to help with the funeral expenses be sent to Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.