Martell Lewis Petermann of Bentonville, Ark., was born September 5, 1954 in Powell, Wyoming, a son of Nelse Walter and Norman Elaine (Martell) Petermann. He departed this life Wednesday, June 30, 2016 in Eureka Springs, Ark., at age 61.
He enjoyed spending time in Eureka Springs, and going fishing when he could. He loved telling his stories to family and friends.
Martell is survived by his three children, son, Tyler Petermann of Kennewick, Wash.; daughter, Amanda Whitehead and husband, Bryan, of Kennewick, Wash.; daughter, Tasha Petermann of San Francisco, Calif. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Zoey Whitehead of Kennewick, Wash.; sister, Patricia Simon and husband, Carl, of Everett, Wash.; sister, Paula Ray of Stockton, Calif.; sister, Pamela McBride of Walla Walla, Wash., and brother, Daniel Smith of Kennewick, Wash., several nieces and nephews, other family and friends.
Martell was preceded in death by his parents, Nelse Walter and Norma Elaine Petermann and one brother, Nelse Petermann, Jr.
A private family memorial service will be held in Washington State at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2016