Darren W. Martin, 58, of Waterloo, died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City after a lengthy and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born January 15, 1966, in Charles City, the son of Clarence William "Bill" Jr., and Mary (Mehmen) Martin. He graduated from Waterloo Central High School in 1984.

Darren married Tami Jo Hall on May 2, 2015, in Waterloo. He worked many jobs over the years, including most recently as a CNC operator at Con-Trol in Waterloo. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Waterloo.

His family meant the world to him. He enjoyed giving the kids and grandkids rides in the trailer attached to lawn mower. He was very proud of all of them. He was a selfless man, always putting others before himself. He also loved cars and animals. He had a fatherly, loving presence that will be greatly missed.

Darren is survived by his wife, Tami Martin of Waterloo; five children, Aleigh, Kayla, Ashley, Emily, and Cody Martin; five grandchildren, Anibell, Lillyana, William, Brailyn, Arnold, and one on the way, Malachi; a sister, Michelle (Casey) McKernan of Farmington, MN; mother-in-law, Becky Anderson; Tami's father, Tom Hall; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; and father-in-law, Gary Anderson.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2025, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery, both in Waterloo. Visitation for one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com. Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, is assisting the family. Locke at Tower Park, 319-233-3146.