Richard Evan Marti

Richard Marti, 72 of Huntington, WV and Shreve, OH, passed away on April 9, 2022. Born in Millersburg, Ohio on November 10, 1949 to the late Ruth (Bowen) and Fred Marti. He spent ten years as a young boy living in Spain and Italy with his family. It was during this time he became fluent in several languages which he used to instill a love of the Spanish language to his students. He also served as a translator for multiple foreign students and families over the years. He enjoyed traveling to various countries and finding just the right artifact to bring home to share and display. "Marti", as he was known to friends and students alike, graduated from "The" Ohio State University with both an undergraduate degree and two Master's Degrees. He began his teaching career at Portsmouth Notre Dame and then came to Huntington St. Joseph High School in 1978, where he remained for 35 years until his retirement. While at St. Joseph, he became the "fixture" that every alum would ask about. His "Marti Dogs" were famous as well as International Nights and drama class productions. Along with his many activities at St. Joe he also taught Spanish at Marshall University for 10 years for the Modern Language Department. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Brenda and Paul McMillen of Nashville, Ohio and brother David Marti of Somers, CT, nephews Jeff McMillen (Sandy), David McMillen (Diana), Robert Marti (Sarah), Daniel Marti (Danielle Seibles), one niece Heidi Garst (Matt), six great-nephews and great-nieces, and a host of friends and former students who will continue to miss his joy of life and spirit. The family request that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, 600 13th Street, Huntington, WV 25701. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday, June 11, at noon at the American Legion Huntington Post 16 at 1421 6th Ave, Huntington, with Commander Shannon Harshbarger officiating. There will be a time for those attending to share "Marti" stories, with a meal to follow. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday June 25th at 11:30 am at the Shreve United Methodist Church Activity Center with Pastor Scott Walsh officiating. There will be a time for those attending to share "Marti" stories, with a meal to follow. Schlabach Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at Schlabachfh.com. Published in The Daily Record & The Herald-Dispatch