Martin Folk

Martin L. Folk, 82, of Lancaster, OH passed away April 10, 2023, after a short illness. Martin was born to Howard and Helen Folk on Jan. 20, 1941, in Junction City. He was married to Lois Folk. Martin was a U.S. Army Veteran. After his Army service, he owned and operated Folk’s Sohio service station on Main St. in Lancaster. Later, he worked and retired from Premix. Martin enjoyed camping with his wife and in-laws, working on automobiles and spending time with his family. Martin is survived by Lois; brothers, Roger (Marilyn) Folk of Durango, CO, Gene Folk of Pickerington, OH, Rolly (Becky) Folk of Junction City, OH; step-children, Andrew Balser of Brandon, FL, Bryan (Bertha) Balser of Edgewood, KY, Chad (Mindi) Balser, of Carroll, OH, Denise (Greg) Roudabush of Lancaster, OH; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Larry) Shonk of Columbus, OH, Beverly (Jerry) Messbarger of Lancaster, OH, Barbra (Mike) Fleming of Beaver, PA; brother-in-law, Ronald (Lynne) Logsdon of Lancaster, OH, Grace (Mike) Gavin of Lancaster, OH and Peggy (Gerry) Billinghurst of Ashland, OH; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Eileen Poling and brother-in-law, Don Poling; and 3 nephews. Friends may call at 10:00am on Wed., April 19, 2023 at The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, 132 South High St., Lancaster, OH 43130 with funeral mass at 10:30am. Burial to follow at Mount Zion United Brethren In Christ Church Cemetery, 2695 Toll Gate Rd. NW, Junction City, OH 43748. Day Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Martin Folk.