Ragnheidur “Dia” Martin

Martin, Ragnheidur "Dia", of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the age of 89. She was born in Saudarkrokur, Iceland on April 14, 1923; she immigrated to America in March of 1946, to marry Robert Martin. Loving wife of the late Robert F. Martin; beloved daughter of the late Jon Bjornsson and Geirlaug Johannesdottier; devoted mother of Brenda Hollrah, John C. (Donna) Martin, Stephen R. (Judith) Martin, Mark D. (Norma Jean) Martin and Paul N. (Debbie) Martin; cherished grandmother of Scott (Robin), Michael, Todd (Jennifer), Matt (Kristina), Jon (Danielle), Katie (Carlie), Stephanie (Ryan), Zachery, Luke, Abigail, Ariella (Daniel), Anna, Julia, Dave, Joshua and Joseph; treasured great-grandmother of Vera Jane, Xavier, Cyrus, Lillith, Elizabeth, Allison, Jeremy, Stefany, Genoa and Evangeline; dear sister of Lina Jonsdottir and Gilli Jonsson. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Stefan Jonsson, Johanna Jonsdottir, Thorbjorg Jonsdottir, Sigurgeir Jonsson, Bjorn Jonsson, Gyda Jonsdottir and Johannes Geir Jonsson; her son-in-law, Dennis R. Hollrah; and granddaughter, Calen H. Johnson. She worked as the office manager for West Clay Dental, retiring after 23 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Bethel Bible Ministry, Acts Bible Study Group, and Stephen's Ministries. Dia was a den mother for her sons Cub Scout Pack and a mother of 4 Eagle Scouts. She also volunteered at Emmaus Homes, teaching knitting. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or SSM Hospice.