Blaine D. Martin, 60, Jasper

Blaine D. Martin, 60, of Jasper, passed away at 12:53 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Blaine was born in Fort Myers, Florida, on April 25, 1962, to William and Judith (Norris) Martin.  

He married Jeannine Torstrick on October 15, 1983.  

He worked for Kimball Office Furniture for 19 years and then became a freelance graphic designer.  

Blaine fell in love with the Coca-Cola brand. He continued his passion for educating collectors on Coca-Cola items and their history through his website, www.earlycoke.com 

He was avid in genealogy and wrote a book about his hometown in Rockville, Indiana. He enjoyed playing the guitar and spending time with his family and grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jeannine Martin of Jasper; daughter, Hayley (Ty) Hunter of Jasper; son, Shelby Martin and fiancé, Sarabeth Allen, of Louisville, Ky.; two grandchildren, Addison and Lauren.  

He is preceded in death by his parents.  

A Celebration of Life for Blaine D. Martin will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dubois County Humane Society in honor of his love for cats and dogs.  

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.