Marty Summerfield was born May 31, 1957 at Denison, Iowa to Earl and Eleanor (Chupp) Summerfield. He graduated from Dunlap, Iowa High School in 1975 and received his BA Degree in finance from Wayne State College in 1985. While attending college, Marty worked at the State National Bank. He later joined State National Insurance where he was employed for over twenty years. Marty married Sheryl Brasel on September 8, 1979 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dow City, Iowa. The couple has lived in Wayne since 1981. Marty was an avid sports enthusiast of Wayne High School and Wayne State College and had a passion for golf rain or shine. As a father, he enjoyed watching Meg and Nate participate in sports and academics. Marty's children were his pride and joy. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, WAEDI, Wayne Ambassadors, past president of Wayne Industries, Wayne High Booster Club, Wayne Country Club Board. Marty's service to the community of Wayne will be missed.
Marty is survived by his wife, Sheryl; daughter, Megan Summerfield of Cedar Falls, Iowa; son, Nathan Summerfield of Wayne; mother, Eleanor Summerfield of Dunlap, Iowa; brother, Jim (Lynn) Summerfield of Dunlap, Iowa; sisters, Linda (Mike) Blume of Manilla, Iowa, and Glenda Summerfield and Laura (Tom) Schumate all of Dunlap, Iowa; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Marty was preceded in death by his father, Earl and brother, Vernon.
VISITATION: Thursday 3:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wayne with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.
A Christian Service
St. Mary's Catholic Church Wayne, Nebraska
Friday 10:00 a.m. February 16, 2007
Minister Rev. Donald Imming Deacon Patrick Gross
Cantor Terri Hypse Soloist Kaki Ley Organist Pat Sherry
Vigil Service
Thursday 7:00 p.m. February 15, 2007
Honorary Pallbearers
Bob Jordan David Ley Chris King
Ralph Barclay Dan Tunink Brian Bowers
Wayne High School Basketball Team
Active Pallbearers
Pat Garvin Ken Marra Greg McDermott
Ryun Williams Dave Broders Randy Dunklau
Jim Lindau Troy Harder Mark McCorkindale
Interment
Saturday 11:30 a.m. February 17, 2007
Dow City Cemetery Dow City, Iowa
Hasemann-Schumacher Funeral Homes
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