Amanda Gehrke Zahn

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Amanda Gehrke Zahn Martin, born January 29, 1922, passed into the presence of Our Lord on January 3, 2021. Loving wife of and predeceased in life by Emile E. Martin III, (Judge, Ret.), and by her son David Edward Martin, she is survived by her daughter Johnette Leontine Martin, and sons Edward Zahn Martin (Cynthia), Jay Emile Martin, Robert Dale Martin (Mary), and Gregory Frank Martin. Amanda is also survived by her grandchildren Jean Paul Martin, Jonathan Martin (Sandy), Jeremy Martin, Emily Martin, Elizabeth Martin, and Justen Martin (Brenna).

Amanda was the second daughter of Leontine Josephine Morlas and George Edward Zahn, granddaughter of Amanda Henriette Amalia Gehrke and Bernhardt John Zahn, Sr. and Lucine Roquevert and John Dominic Morlas. She was predeceased by her beloved sisters Johanette Zahn Kleinpeter, Lucine Zahn Johnson, and Bennie Jay Zahn. She and her sisters spent their childhoods with the friendships of many cousins in the uptown area.

A resident of New Orleans prior to her marriage, she attended Robert Mills Lusher Elementary School, Eleanor McMain High School through 1939, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge 1943. She accepted a teaching position in Port Sulphur, Plaquemines Parish, and there met her future husband, Emile, home on leave during WWII from the Navy. They were married June 21, 1945 and celebrated their 68th anniversary together in 2013.

Amanda was a gift to her family and friends, neighbors, and acquaintances and she gave of herself to others as the truly loving give. She devoted her life to the happiness of her beloved husband and children. Her personal pleasures were traveling, entertaining, reading, playing bridge with friends, and spending holidays with her sisters and their families. As a grandmother, she devoted an abundance of time, attention, and love to her grandchildren.

We are deeply grateful for the care and attention given to Amanda by Marie Williams, whose loving companionship made Amanda's last years comfortable and fulfilled. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (394-0314) on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm, with visitation at the church to commence at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.

As she deeply cherished her son with special needs, Amanda was untiring in her love and support of David's school. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Michael's Special School, 1522 Chippewa St, New Orleans, LA 70130. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

Amanda married Emile Edgar "Mitz" Martin, III on 21 Jun 1945 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Emile was born on 3 Jul 1921 in Potash, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana; died on 17 Feb 2014 in Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana; was buried on 20 Feb 2014 in Metairie Cemetery (Lake Lawn Metairie), New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David Edward Martin was born June 11, 1960 and joined the presence of our Lord November 13, 2016. David was the fifth child of the late Emile E. Martin III and Amanda Zahn Martin. In addition to his mother, he is survived by four brothers and one sister, Edward Zahn Martin (Cynthia), Johnette L. Martin, Jay Emile Martin, Robert Dale Martin (Mary) and Gregory Frank Martin, and six nieces and nephews; Jean Paul, Jonathan (Sandy), Elizabeth, Justen, Jeremy, and Emily. His family was the center of his world, and enjoyed every family social and outing including the company of his parents, brothers and sister, sisters-in-law, Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and their spouses and children. David was a lifetime student of St. Michael's Special School, and worked in the Joy Center from which he retired in 2014 and the life that he loved. He cherished his classmates and his work, and deeply loved his mentor Sister M. Lillian McCormack and all of his dedicated teachers. Throughout his adult life, he served as an altar boy in the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. David was a gift to all who knew him, and was treasured as a beloved member of his community. His talent in this life was loving all who came into his path, including family, acquaintances and strangers. By the grace of God, he had two wonderful parents, a fruitful and happy life, and possessed an indomitable spirit. He had a sweet nature and gentle manner, was kind and caring of others, and loved animals, especially Gabriel, Leontine, and Sweetheart. He never uttered a discouraging word but found himself vexed and expressed anger only in understandable situations, when LSU or the Saints lost a game. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 8963 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, LA. 70037, on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 12 noon. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Michael's Special School are appreciated, 1522 Chippewa St. New Orleans, LA 70130. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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