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ARMSTRONG -- Nicholas "Nick" Wayne Mart died Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home in Armstrong, Iowa, at the age of 65 years. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2023, at United Methodist Church in Armstrong, with Pastor Lynn Roesler as Officiant. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Henry Olson Funeral Home in Armstrong. Burial will be in Armstrong Grove Cemetery, Armstrong.
Nicholas Wayne Mart was born March 29, 1957, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Earldean and Ruth (Hageman) Mart. Nick graduated from Armstrong High School in 1975 before attending Iowa Lakes Community College where he earned an associate's degree in data processing. He married Suzanne Torres on May 14, 1988, at the Free Methodist Church in Armstrong. Nick worked in IT for Winnebago Industries for many years. Recently he worked for the City of Armstrong. He had an ABC Family membership, was on the Armstrong City Council, and a former Jaycee. In his free time, Nick enjoyed camping, spending time with his grandchildren, sports, reading, golfing, and hunting. He has been Santa’s helper since
1987.
Nick is survived by his wife of 34 years, Suzanne; his children, Chad Clarey of Fairmont, Cassandra (Kyle) Rolling of Swea City, Danielle (Craig) Merrill of Armstrong, Anthony (Erica) Buum of Everly, Iowa; Fernanda (Alonso) Santos of Salvador, Brazil; 13
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brothers, Gary (Rhonda) Mart of Carroll, Iowa, and Tim Mart of Baudette, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earldean and Ruth (Hageman) Mart; and his sister, Dianna Zechmeister. Nick's family suggests memorials to the National Down Syndrome Society, www.ndss.org. Online condolences may be left for Nick’s family at HenryOlsonFuneral.com.