Richard Michael Martin, 69

Richard Michael Martin, 69, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Nov. 24, 2015, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Richard was born Dec. 18, 1945, in Spokane, Wash., to Robert and Doris (Pottratz) Martin.

Richard attended and graduated from Liberty High School in Spangle, Wash., in 1964. Soon after high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served two tours during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, Richard moved to the Fairfield, Wash., area. There he took over the family farm and worked the farm until 1990 when he moved to Idaho. In Idaho, he worked restoring cars until 1995 until he went out on his own.

Richard was very talented and was known to be able to fix anything. He repaired guns, clocks, and of course cars. He was also a collector of various items including model planes, military patches, guns, coins and knives.

Richard is survived by his wife, Leslie, of the family home in Post Falls, Idaho; two sons Frank Martin of Rosalia, Wash., and Bob Martin of Spokane; one daughter D.J. Martin of Spokane; three grandchildren Jillian, Wyatt and Morgun; and his first wife, Micki Harnois of Rockford, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Richard’s life will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant, 2525 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls, Idaho. An inurnment service will be held at 3 p.m. at Pines Cemetery in Spokane.

You may view his online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.