Martin Zelinski

Martin Roger Zelinski, 83, of Webster, WI passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018. Martin was born June 16, 1934 to parents, Martin and Mabel (Bohland) Zelinski in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Harding High School in 1952. On January 7, 1957, Martin enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged on January 6, 1959. Martin was a union electrician and a member of  local union #110 IBEW for 62 years. In 1978, Martin owned and operated the Webster Motel until 1986. Martin still worked in the Twin Cities until retiring in December of 1996. In 1996, Martin bought the Northview Drive-Inn and owned it until 2002. Martin is preceded in death by his son, Steven (2014); parents, Martin and Mabel Zelinski; brother, Raymond (age 5); sisters: Grace, Helen, Alvera, Josephine and Eleanor. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn; son, Michael (Tammy) Zelinski of Webster; 4 grandsons: Zachary, Ian, Nikolai and Wyatt Zelinski of Webster; many nieces and nephews, whom he was known to as “Uncle Sonny”; and many friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster, WI at 1:00 PM (visitation from 12-1:00PM) with Pastor Jody Walter officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.