Leo Romaine Martin, Jr., the son of Leo Romaine Martin, Sr. and Annette Marie (Butkus) Martin, was born October 29, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended grade school in Westboro, Missouri and graduated from Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri in 1976.

In 1977, Leo was united in marriage to Laurie Wade and they became the parents of two children, Amanda and Seth. They were later divorced. On August 14, 1985, Leo was united in marriage to Kristine Marie Cowden. They became the parents of two children, Michael and Kelli. They made their home in Westboro, where they lived to the present time.

Leo farmed with his family in Westboro all of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and any outdoor activity. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Leo was a wonderful father and husband and will be greatly missed.

Besides his mother, Annette, Leo is preceded in death by his son, Seth. He is survived by his wife Kris of their home in Westboro; daughter, Amanda Lauck and her husband Jack, Independence, Missouri; son, Michael and daughter, Kelli, Westboro; three grandchildren, Alexis, Lauren and Dylan, Independence; father, Leo Romaine Martin, Sr., Westboro; two sisters, Karen Mutchler and her husband, Roy, and Sharen Carnagey, all of Westboro; two nephews, Wyatt and Rene; and one niece, Aftin.

Services: 2:00 pm, Monday, December 8, 2008 at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Memorials: Leo R. Martin, Jr. Memorial Fund.
Services directed by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.