Honoring
Leroy Martin
HUSBAND · FATHER · EDUCATOR · NAVY COMMANDER · KIWANIS GOVERNOR
A lifetime of service — to his country, his students, his community, and above all his family. At 86, Leroy is still writing that story.
Leroy and Marge shared nearly sixty-five years of marriage, raising four children — Kenneth, Ellen, Jeffrey, and Ronald — and delghting in their grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He met Marge in the University of Akron marching band in 1957, and — by his own telling — it was love at first sight. Together they built a home defined by devotion, faith, and an unwavering commitment to serving others.
Service to his country
Leroy served 23 years in the U.S. Navy Reserves, retiring with the rank of Commander. His years at sea shaped his sense of duty and discipline — values he carried into every part of his life. It was during a tour overseas that Marge sent him the Browning poem she would quote to him for the rest of their lives.
A life in education
For 28 years, Leroy served as a teacher and supervisor with the Barberton City Schools, retiring after nearly three decades of shaping young lives. He earned a B.S. (1961) and an M.S. (1968) from the University of Akron and pursued additional post-graduate study at Kent State University.
A Kiwanian’s vision
Leroy served as Governor of the Ohio District of Kiwanis International, with Marge at his side as First Lady. His vision was for a district that was forward-thinking and responsive to its clubs — championing service to youth and communities, expanding the Pediatric Trauma Prevention project, and working closely with the District Foundation. He believed a leader’s first job was to listen. At 86, Leroy remains an active Kiwanian, still giving his time and energy to the community he loves.
A builder by trade
Leroy founded LeMar Associates, a computer consulting firm, and co-founded and led InfoTeam Corporation, providing web hosting, design, and internet access. He carried the same care and precision into his businesses that he brought to the classroom and the Navy bridge.
These days
Now 86, Leroy is thriving. He stays active in Kiwanis, carrying forward the same spirit of service that has always defined him. And whenever the weather cooperates, you’ll find him on the golf course two or three times a week — still chasing a good round, still greeting everyone with a smile.
Honor Leroy and Marge’s legacy of service.