C. Allyn Martindale

MARTINDALE, C. Allyn, age 94, of Centerville, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Allyn was born in Monroe Twp., Miami County, OH on September 8, 1918 to the late Charlie and Rhoda (Evans) Martindale. He graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1936. Allyn served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII where he received two Battle Stars while in the European Theater. Allyn worked for National Cash Register for 28 years until his retirement in 1975. He enjoyed traveling with his family, woodworking, bridge and golf at the NCR Golf Course where he was a charter member. Allyn is preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 70 years, Joan; his brothers, Willis and Joseph Martindale and sisters, Mary Jane Finley and Edna Murdock. He is survived by sons, Richard (Maura) Martindale and Douglas (Leonda) Martindale; grandchildren, Liz and Alex Martindale; brother, Don Martindale; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Family will greet friends on Friday, July 26, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville, OH. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM, also at the funeral home. Burial will be held following the service in Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the wonderful caregivers of Home Instead and St. Leonard's Healthcare Center. In honor of Allyn, gifts in his name may be made to the Ohio Parkinson's Foundation, 325 North 3rd Street, Fairborn, OH 45324-4959 or to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420.

Funeral Home:
Centerville Routsong Funeral Home
81 N. Main St.
Centerville, OH
US 45459