Eva D. Martin, 90, of Whiting, KS passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Lexington Park Nursing Home in Topeka. She was born March 6, 1927 in Muscotah, KS, the daughter of James Bernard and Eva Mae (Derringer) Wagner.

          Eva lived most of her life in the Whiting community. She graduated from Whiting High School in 1946. She was a homemaker and housewife. Eva also worked for 6 years as a State Livestock Commissioner, 9 ½ years for AT & T and over 18 years at Wagon Wheel and Pooge’s Café in Whiting. She was a member of the Holton V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary.

          Eva married Paul Frank Martin on September 18, 1954 in Minden, NV. He preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Crable and 3 brothers, John, Walter and Carl Wagner.

          Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Paul Martin (Gerre) of Denton, KS; a sister, Dolly Kleppin of Topeka, KS; 5 grandchildren, Jory, Tasha, Kody, Korey and Taylor; 7 great-grandchildren; a niece, Stacy Graf of Topeka, KS; a nephew, Chad Kleppin of Topeka, KS and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

          Eva requested no formal services-her family is honoring her request. She will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton beginning Wednesday afternoon, December 27, 2017. A private family graveside service will be in the Horton Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Paul. Memorials may be given to Topeka Shawnee Special Olympics c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.