Thad Joshua Martin, 46, of Rockford, IL passed away December 27, 2020 in his home. He was born March 29, 1974 in Freeport, IL to Edward and Joyce (Smolek) Martin. Thad studied and worked as an electrical engineer during his life. He was an avid reader and particularly enjoyed non-fiction books. Thad also enjoyed history, old movies, and skeet shooting. He had a wicked sense of humor, and loved to watch The Simpsons with his younger sister Shannon when she was much too young to understand any of the jokes. Thad was a member of the Boy Scouts where achieved Eagle Scout and the Order of the Arrow honor. Surviving Thad are his parents Edward and Joyce; two sisters Kelly Feaver of Middleton, WI and Shannon Martin of Milwaukee, WI; uncle Robert (Sheila) Martin of Mt. Carrol, IL; aunt Vicki Kramer of Clinton, IA; two nieces Poppy and Violet Feaver; and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, and uncle James Smolek. A walkthrough visitation will be held Sunday January 3, 2020 from 2:00-5:00 P.M. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. Social distancing and masks will be required. Cremation rites have been accorded.
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