Daniel "Dan" A. Martin , 76, of Pine Village & formerly of Boswell, died Saturday, September 12, 2026; after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 24, 1950, in Crawfordsville, the youngest child of the late Lawrence & Dorothy (Combs) Martin. He was a 1970 graduate of Benton Central High School. Dan married, Cheryl (Chenoweth) Martin, July 14, 1973, in Boswell; she survives. He had worked at Rostone Corporation, most of his career & then worked for Donohue Mail Service. Dan was very athletic, playing basketball, football, golf, softball & running track. He had also coached his daughter's softball teams. He loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He enjoyed playing cards & visiting casinos. Dan spent several years buying & selling at auctions & flea markets with his son & brothers.

Dan is survived by his wife, Cheryl Martin, son, Damon (Trina) Martin, 2 daughters, Melissa (Scott) Beck & Amanda (Joshua) Brost, 6 grandchildren, Kailan (Koby) Wallpe, Logan Martin, Lauren & Madison Beck & Allyson & Nicholas Brost, great-grandson, Ryder Wallpe & Baby Wallpe, due in November, sister, Shirley (John) Barker, 2 brothers, Ed (Terri) Martin & Tom Martin, 2 brothers-in-law, David (Cheri) Chenoweth & Steven (Michelle) Chenoweth, numerous nieces, nephews & cousins & his 2 beagles, Poppy & Thor. He is preceded in death by his mother & father-in-Law, John Glen & Beatrice Green, 2 sisters-in-law, Judy & Edna Martin & 2 nephews, Patrick Martin & Steven Chenoweth, Jr.

Visitation will be, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 4-7 PM, at Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11 AM, with John Morris officiating at Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, with burial to follow at Boswell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made, to Wood Haven Rescue Farm, 6310 S. 900 E., Lafayette IN 47905. Visit Shoemaker Funeral Home-Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page or www.shoemakerfh.com to leave any condolences, picture or to share a memory of Dan.