Mr. Marten E. Gladfelter's Obituary
Marten Gladfelter Marten passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at South Park Funeral Home in Pearland, Texas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24th from 3 pm to 5 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 12:30 pm. Marten was born to Elmer and Dora Gladfelter and his family moved to Texas when he was a young boy. He graduated from the University of Houston and went on to become a salesman, a career he enjoyed very much as evidenced by his numerous "Top Sales" awards. Marten was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was also a great friend who will be missed by so many. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, his daughter Bobbi and son-in-law Al and grandchildren Kimberly and Grant, his son Gary and grandchild Tonya and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his niece and nephews. Marten is preceded in death by his parents, brother John and sisters Lillian and Alice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
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