Elmer Lawrence Marting was born on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, 1937, at the Postville Hospital to Elmer F. and Helen (Schmitt) Marting. He passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Feb. 16, 2025, at the age of 88 years old. Junior, as he was known, grew up on the family farm, south of Luana, attending grade school at Luana. He transferred to the Postville school system, participating in football, chorus, band (cornet) and FAA, graduating with the Class of 1955.