Harold Martz Sr.

Mr. Harold Hendrix Martz Sr. “Pappy”, 93, passed away February 2, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital under the care of hospice.

Harold was the husband of Esther V. Martz “Curly” for 73 years.  He was born in Frederick, Maryland on August 17, 1927 to the late Mehrle E. Martz and Estelle S. Kemp.

During WWII, at the age of 14, Harold was responsible for the operation of the family farm while his two older brothers served. He farmed with his wife in the Frederick area and later in the state of Wisconsin.

He maintained the custodial and mowing contracts for Ft. Detrick for many years and also co-owned and operated Harold H. Martz & Son, Inc. landscape company for over 30 years with his son, Harold Jr. & family.

Harold was a member of the MD and VA milk producers and The Farm Bureau.  He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Elk’s Lodge #684, and the Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman Club.  He was the recipient of many trophies for trapshooting and excellence in marksmanship.

He liked to fish, hunt, and enjoyed watching Nascar and Football.  Especially the Dallas Cowboys.

He loved adventure and car travel with his family.  He exposed his children and grandchildren to some favorites:  Yellowstone, The Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, Crazyhorse, Grand Canyon, Brice Canyon, Garden of the Gods, Devils Tower, Mesa Verde, Loretto Chapel, Pikes Peak, Mt. Washington, Disney, and Florida.  He made many “cheese-runs” to Wisconsin.  He traveled to 49 of the states by car.

Harold is survived by his wife Curly, daughter Jenice and husband Terry, and daughter-in-law Carla.

He is survived by granddaughters Valerie (Dan), Heidi (Chris), Holly (Wayne), Jessie (Brian), and Hilary (Thomas).

He is survived by four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his son, Harold H. Martz Jr., brother Edgar and wife Elsie, brother Robert and wife Vivian and sister Marietta.

He leaves behind many neighbors and special friends; the Stencil family, Balz family, and Andrus family.

Memorial Contributions can be made to:

Zion Lutheran Church

107 W. Main Street Middletown, MD 21769 and/or

Frederick County Animal Control

1832 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick MD 21702