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Martin “ Bud “ Bartel
Date of Birth:
December 3, 1935
Date of Passing:
April 25, 2019
Martin "Bud" Bartel
Green Lake - Martin "Bud" Bartel, age 83, of Green Lake, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Brown Wilcox in Berlin. He was born on December 3, 1935, a son of Walter S. and Margy S. (Fredericks) Bartel. In 1953, Martin graduated from Green Lake High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army having been stationed in Germany during peacetime. Bud was a farmer and was proud of his Twin Springs Farm. He exported cattle internationally and was a member of the Brown Swiss Association. He enjoyed showing his Brown Swiss dairy cattle at the Canton Show and the World Dairy Expo. Bud was a former 4-H leader and supported 4-H in his earlier years. He loved reading, hunting and enjoyed managing his farm and woodlands. Years ago, he was proud of the fact he had deer on his property when deer were scarce.
Martin is survived by his sister-in-law, Joan Bartel of Mason City, IA; 4 nephews, Tony (Desi) Bartel of Glenwood, IA, Steve Bartel of Castana, IA, Bob Bartel Jr. of Blooming Prairie, MN, David (Linda) Bartel of Nora Springs, IA; 7 nieces, Pam (Russ) Rolling of Oyens, IA, Michelle (Jim) Meyers of Sioux City, IA, Marcia (John) Conley of Shawnee, KS, Lonnie (Gary) Bilyeu of Ankeny, IA, Rita Larson of Apple Valley, MN, Lynne (Wayne) Goeders of Graettinger, IA, Susan (Don) Kelso of Monroe, IA; numerous great nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Margy Bartel; 3 brothers, Walter D. Bartel, Robert W. Bartel, James Bartel; nephew, Jim M. Bartel; sister-in-law, Millie Bartel.
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Mary Jane Marcellus Nelson
Date of Birth:
May 1, 1902
Date of Passing:
June 18, 2000
Family Members
Parents
Jesse L Marcellus
1872–1966
Dorothy Sauter Marcellus
1878–1963
Spouse
Raymond Nelson
1912–1961
Siblings
Ada D Meyers Locke
1897–1981
Ruth P. Marcellus Pollock
1900–1988
Albert L. Marcellus
1905–2000
Carl G. Marcellus
1908–1993
Harold Amos Marcellus
1916–1997
Leona K. "Lee" Marcellus Madritsch
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Jack Bartel
Date of Birth:
January 1, 2005
Date of Passing:
August 1, 2019
Jack was the kind of dog you never forget—the perfect balance of gentle soul and loyal protector. Known as the friendliest face on the farm, he greeted everyone with a wagging tail, bright eyes, and a heart wide open. Yet beneath that sweet nature was a watchful, protective spirit—always keeping a quiet eye on the people and place he loved most.
He lived for the outdoors. Whether he was exploring the woods with curious determination, soaking up the sun, or rolling happily in the grass, Jack found pure joy in the simple, beautiful moments of farm life. There was nowhere he’d rather be than outside, surrounded by the sights, smells, and freedom he loved.
Jack adored attention—every scratch behind the ears, every belly rub, every moment spent close to his people. He gave love freely and endlessly, and in return, he made everyone feel special just by being near.
More than anything, Jack was the bestest boy—a loyal companion, a protector, and a constant source of happiness. His paw prints are forever etched into the land he roamed and the hearts of those who knew him.
He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.