A Legend Passes

[Ralph Donald]

I am sad to hear this news. I will miss him.

[treadguy]

Sad news.......

Sorry to hear of Marty's passing...........race in peace, my friend.

[froggy3racer]

Very sorry to hear of Marty's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Marty was a good man and will be missed by all. The Kirts family.

[Jeff Lytle]

A true Gentleman in every aspect of the word!

See you again one day Marty.........We've got some catchin' up to do!

[bosv23]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFy89...e_gdata_player


Tyler Jedwabny Put this tribute together for the luncheon following the services. We had a good time and honored marty the way he would have wanted us to sitting in the shop to the wee hours of the night telling our best martys one liners and drinking kessler drops.

[Jeff Lytle]

Love it........You da' nuts Marty!

[Al Peffley]

Goodby Marty, My Friend

Marty was a great driver and fan in the PRO/USTS community. He became a cherished racer friend to me on my first trip to Depue in 1995. He had a few tears when I bought the red, white, & blue custom, low-boy enclosed boat trailer from him a few years later. He told me that trailer sale truly meant the end of his boat racing career. I still remember our touching phone call conversation all of these years later. Marty would sometimes visit our pit area at Depue in the late 1990's. It was always a pleasure to visit with him and discuss racing, or maybe buy a favorite vintage prop from him to try out. I will truly miss talking to Marty about racing, friends, and family. I just saw this notice and was shocked to read of Marty's passing. I feel privileged to have known him and to have shared in those special discussions about our life-long interest in boat racing. I am sure God has a special place for you Marty, rest in the peace of His eternal love and care. Hope to see you on the other side, my friend.

Al Peffley & Family