Martin Lynn "Marty" O'Donnell 60 of Richmond died on Friday, April 18, 2025, at V.A. Medical Center in Kansas City.

Martin was born on November 20, 1964, in Ray County, the son of Henry Woodrow and Pearl L. (George) O'Donnell.  He was first united in marriage to Elsie Covey of Richmond on December 1, 1990.  She preceded him in death on October 6, 2008.  He later married Melissa Kay Deam of Richmond on May 30, 2015; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: son, Martin Lynn (Sammi) O'Donnell of Lexington; two daughters, Samantha (John) Reynolds of Richmond, Autumn Lane  of Nashville TN: four grandchildren Saul Hedrick, Abra Reynolds, Maye Reynolds, Aurora O'Donnell; three brothers, Henry (Sherry) O'Donnell of Malta Bend, Everett (Becky) O'Donnell of Gilliam, Randall (Regina) O'Donnell of Marshall; two sisters, Nannette (Clyde) Haley of Malta Bend, Mechelle (Bill) Hall of Hardin; two sisters-in-law, Dianna Noltensmeyer of Richmond and Lisa (Mike) Currier of Hawaii.

Martin was preceded in death by his parents, first wife and brother-in-law David Noltensmeyer.

Marty served in the Army from 1983 until 1986. From there, he joined the reserves until he retired in 2006. He was so proud of his service, he said he'd do it a million times over if he could. He was so happy the day he made it to see the Pearl Harbor memorial in 2015 and Washington D.C. on Memorial Day weekend in 2018. As his civilian job, he worked as a city postal carrier for the Excelsior Springs Post Office until his retirement. He loved his job and everyone on his route, and they loved him too. He was always helping them out, whether it be shoveling a snowy driveway, or raking leaves. He was a true gentleman. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, he never knew a stranger.

Marty's greatest passions in life were his family, making people laugh, and watching every Chiefs game. He believed he was put on this earth to make others smile and laugh. You knew he was up to something when he got a twinkle in his eye and a smirk on his face. Marty had a smile as bright as the sun, it lit up every room that had the pleasure of seeing it, usually after he just got done making a joke or pulling a prank.

Marty was the best husband and father, but becoming a papa meant the world to him. Spending family time was what he enjoyed the most, and he loved when all of his siblings, nieces, and nephews could get together for the holidays.

Marty was one the most hardworking, caring, loving, funny guys the world has ever had the pleasure of knowing. He's going to be greatly missed and unconditionally loved forever.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Martin Lynn O'Donnell Memorial Fund.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Burial will follow services in Evergreen Cemetery, in Braymer.  Military honors provided by The United States Army and Ray County Veterans

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