Martin Leo Cline
Martin Leo Cline, 90, of Weyers Cave, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Bridgewater Home.
He was born on July 28, 1934, and was a son of Rufus and Hazel (Garber) Cline.
Martin dedicated over 37 years of his life to education, serving as a teacher in Port Republic, Grottoes, Stuarts Draft, and Parnassus, and as a principal at New Hope and Little Washington Schools. His serving others extended beyond the classroom; he also worked as a probation and parole officer, drove a school bus, and tended to his farm with pride. Martin was member of Summit Church of the Brethren and showed his love through faith and action.
Martin was united in marriage on August 16, 1958 to Betty Jo (Hollen) Cline, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children, Roderick Cline and wife Pam, of Bridgewater, and Jolene Farrar and husband Greg, of Weyers Cave; three grandchildren, Tori Smith, Rachel Rocha, and Meghan Griffy; brother-in-law, Dale Hollen and wife, Shirley, of Mt. Crawford.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Charles M. Cline, Sr.; sisters, Emma Jean Shifflett, Josephine Shifflett, and Janet Weller.
A service celebrating Martin's life will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Lantz Chapel of the Bridgewater Home, with Chaplain Russ Barb, and Pastors Jonathan Farmer and Tim Craver officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be private.
From the family: words cannot express our sincere gratitude to the entire BRC staff during dad's six year stay. He made so many wonderful friends through his various therapies, transportation rides to appointments, Bible study, bingo, sing alongs, and vespers, but especially his Joy House family. To every single individual, you truly made the last chapters of his life's journey the very best that they could be and for that we love you and are so thankful.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at johnsonfs.com.
