Martha Thompson Obituary

Martha J. Thompson

Jan 20, 1956 - Sep 7, 2025

Sandusky

Martha J. Thompson, 69, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Countryside Manor Healthcare Center, Fremont.

She was born January 20, 1956, in Sandusky and was a 1974 graduate of Sandusky High School. Following graduation, Martha attended the Sandusky School of Practical Nursing and graduated in 1978 from the Providence School of Nursing as a registered nurse. Martha has helped many people throughout her career and was employed at Cedar Point, NOMS, Erie County Health Department, Firelands Regional Medical Center, the former Memorial Hospital and the former Providence Hospital.

Martha was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sandusky, where she sang in the senior choir, served as a former council member, and played trumpet in the Trumpet Fanfare for the annual Thanksgiving Day Service. She was also a member of the Sandusky High School Alumni Band and Sandusky High School Band Parents Organization, and served as a board member of Vacationland Credit Union.

Martha's most treasured moments were spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. She enjoyed reading, singing, and helping others. Her husband Fred says she was the "BEST" wife, mother, grandmother, friend and nurse.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Fred Thompson; two sons, Lucas Thompson of Sandusky and Kevin (Brittany) Thompson of Wabash, Indiana; two granddaughters, Teagan Ellen Jean Thompson and Kinley Josephine Thompson; a brother-in-law, Leonard Klohn of Sandusky; a nephew, Daniel Klohn of Sandusky; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fenton and Rita (Meyer) McGookey; and a sister, Susan C. Klohn.

Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio 44870, where North Ohio-Lake Erie Nurse Honor Guard will hold a memorial service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. Michael Conklin will officiate. Burial will be at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Sandusky Band Parent Organization Uniform Fund, P.O. Box 2611, Sandusky, OH 44871.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.