Carole Ann Martin

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce Carole Ann (Nuese) Martin.

Carole was born August 1, 1942 in Marshall, Minnesota, baptized and confirmed in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and attended Holy Redeemer School. She graduated from the College of Saint Catherine’s with a degree in Education and dedicated years to teaching English at the high school and university level (Southwest Minnesota State University), where she impacted countless students’ lives.

In 1968, Carole married Dr. Charles “Paul” Martin, and together they raised three children Tom, Jennifer and Amy in Marshall. An individual of strong faith, Carole was an active member of Holy Redeemer Church and several education boards.

Carole’s honest nature, kindness, warm spirit and gracious attitude made everyone around her feel loved. Her life was defined by her deep commitment to family, her Catholic faith and community. As a wife, she was a steadfast partner and source of strength. As a mother, she offered endless support, guidance, and unconditional love. Carole found immense joy in being a grandmother and was always ready with a warm smile, a listening ear, and a comforting embrace, but was also ready to participate in any game or activity that was being played!

Carole had a passion for nature and the outdoors and was “happiest with grass under her feet”. She was an avid hiker, biker and cross-country skier. She was also regularly enjoyed all desserts and ice cream! Carole spent 20 years as an ice cream Taste Tester for Schwann’s Ice Cream.

She saw beauty in nature and flora, but was even more passionate about education. In her career as a high school English teacher, college English professor and a CCD teacher, she touched countless lives. Her patience, compassion and dedication left a lasting impression on her students and colleagues.

Those who knew Carole will remember her as kind, loving and deeply nurturing—a person who always thought of others first and made the world a better place through her caring and compassion.

Carole strongly believed in the mission that education improves lives.

In lieu of flowers, plants or memorials, please consider a donation in Carole Martin’s name to to EduTek Global. Carole wanted to help support bringing offline digital education to children in remote communities in the world’s hardest-to-reach places without internet or electricity — where it is needed most. You can donate here: www.edutekglobal.org. Or checks may be sent to: Edutek Global c/o Jennifer Martin 570 Homestead Drive #38 Edwards, CO 81632

Carole is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul; her children, Tom (Andrea), Jennifer, and Amy (Bill); and adored grandchildren: Katherine, Sarah and Alex Martin and Grayson and Harper Fielder. She is also survived by her sister, Colleen Nuese-Marine (Andrew). Carole was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Helen (Traen) Nuese, both of Marshall, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of Carole’s life will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00 am at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall, MN. Visitation at Horvath Funeral Home will be on Sunday, June 7, 2026 4:00 - 6:00pm and will continue on Monday from 10:00am – 11:00am at the church before the service.

Correspondence may be sent to Dr. Paul Martin and Martin Family 11705 Cryer Avenue Omaha, NE 68144

Carole’s legacy lives on in the family she adored, the students she inspired, and the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

“Those we love never truly leave us—they live on in the kindness they shared and the love they gave.”