Allen Martensen, 70, of Anamosa, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, December 30, 2019 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Monticello with interment in the Wayne Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. David Rameish will officiate at the services. Friends may call 4 to 6 PM Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello, and again at the church from 10 to the time of service Monday.  Thoughts, memories and condolences may be shared with the family b y using the " Guestbook " link located to the left.

Allen Richard Martensen was born March 20, 1949 in Anamosa, the son of John and Anna (Dirks) Martensen.  He was raised on the family farm near Langworthy with his ten siblings. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1968. On September 5, 1970 he married Carol Ann Olmstead at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Anamosa. The couple lived in Monticello before moving to and operating the Martensen Family farm west of Langworthy. He enjoyed hunting, but his whole life was dedicated to his family and the farm.

Surviving are, 5 children, Scott (Celena) Martensen, Antioch, Ill, Lori (Jason) Darnell, Palo, Jamie (Chris) Shuck, Cedar Rapids, Mindy Riordan, Aurora, Colorado and Keri Kula, Anamosa, grandchildren Katelyn, Margo, Brynlea, Ryker, Gabrielle, Emily, Rebecca, Megan, Sydney, Tinsley and Blade, one great grandchild Matthew and siblings Carol (Andy) Anders, Colorado Springs, CO, Dean (Millie) Martensen, Salt Lake City, UT, Beverly (Jim) Dieken, Greeley, CO, Janice Oetken, Greeley, CO and Larry Martensen, Martelle.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Carol, his parents and his brothers Harold, Carl, John, Marvin and Virgil.

The family would like to thank the staffs of St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids and the Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa for the wonderful care Allen received.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.