Obituary of Martin Kusturin

CWO-4 Martin Kusturin of Vilas, NC passed away after a short illness on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He had just turned 91. He was born in Bayou Meto, Arkansas to the late John and Verona (Cherry) Kusturin June 8, 1932. He was preceded in death by a son, John Everett Kusturin; his brothers, John, Matt, Joe, George and Albert; his sisters Lennie, Pauline and Mary. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Amelia; two sons, Leonard and Gary (Brenda) and one daughter Denise, all of Virginia Beach, VA. Also, five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. CWO-4 Kusturin was proud to be in the United States Marine Corps for 27 years where he was awarded several medals, three of which are the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat "V" and the Combat Action Ribbon. He was a member of the Marine Corps Association and Foundation, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Marine Corps Disbursing Association and the American Legion. A grave-side service will be conducted at the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Monday, June 19 th at 11:00am