Martin Joseph Beursken

Martin Joseph Beursken, aged 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was born on November 22, 1931, in Vermilion, OH, where he spent his entire life.

Martin proudly served in the US Army as a Medic during the Korean War. His professional journey began at Wakefield Brass in Vermilion and later continued as a dedicated millwright at Ford Motor Company in Lorain until his retirement in 1994.

A devout member of St. Mary Catholic Parish in Vermilion, Martin actively participated in the Knights of Columbus. He was also affiliated with IEBW Local #998, where he served as a past president, as well as UAW Local #425 and AMVETS Post #22.  He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and traveling.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine (nee Weaver) Beursken, and his daughters: Barbara (Jeff) Wentz, Carol Curtis, and Patricia Williams. Martin will be remembered fondly by his grandchildren: Jon, Craig, Jeffrey, Jason, and Crystal, along with great-grandchildren Kelsey, Trevon, Nevaeh, Lincoln, and James Joseph. He is also survived by his brothers Gerhardt Beursken of Vermilion and David Beursken of Medina, OH, and his sisters: Ann Beursken of Vermilion, Marilyn Schmidt of Birmingham, and Rita Butter of Berlin Heights.

Martin was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Jean M (nee Horning) Beursken, his parents Gerhardt and Mary (nee Mayer) Beursken, his brother, Carl Beursken, infant brother, John, and his son-in-law, Tom Williams.

Friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Parish, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH 44089. His final resting place will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion where there will be Military Honors.

The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Mary Catholic Parish, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH 44089

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.