TOMAH - Martin R. Hancock, age 95, of Tomah, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was born October 4, 1927, to Raymond and Alverta (Rieke) Hancock. After graduating from high school, Martin proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1948-1952. He started working at Cap’s Distributing of Tomah in 1952 until his retirement in 1992. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time on his farm on the ridge. He spent many hours gardening and cutting wood. He was an avid Wisconsin sports fan. In 2015, he especially enjoyed traveling to Washington Dc on the Freedom Honor Flight.
He is survived by his children, Kay Seitz, John (Debi) Hancock) and Dave (Christen) Hancock; his grandchildren, Jason (Brianne) Seitz, Krista (Pat) McPherson, Tom, and Sam Hancock, 4 great grandchildren; and his sister, Carol Wappler.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 2019.
Memorial services will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Pastor Bob Streeter will officiate. Burial with full military honors will take place at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Tomah. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Freedom Honor Flight (www.freedomhonorflight.org)
The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
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