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Herbert Peter Martin Dead at 69

Herbert Peter MartinHerbert Peter Martin, born Nov. 28, 1940, in St. Paul, Minnesota, peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, May 29, at his home. Peter was preceded in death by his father Herbert J. Martin.

He survived by his wife, Caren Martin; mother, Pearl Martin; sons: Eric Martin and wife Teresa, Shawn Martin and wife Emily, and Derek Martin; four grandchildren; and other family and friends.
Peter Martin came to St. Croix in 1974 and spent two years with his wife working at the Queen Louise Home for Children. He and Caren made St. Croix their home as Pete owned and operated The Tool Box for over 32 years. Peter was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Frederiksted. He is remembered as a loving husband, father and friend.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Frederiksted with viewing beginning at 8 a.m. For this celebration of life, the family requests that attire be colorful and cool.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Queen Louise Home (Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands) or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Peter will be missed by many, and will always be in our hearts.
Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.
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