ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MARTENSSON, J. EDWARD 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Monday Aug 9, 2010

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MARTENSSON, J. EDWARD 
(October 27, 1937 - August 9, 2010)

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Former New Orleans TV News Reporter and Anchorman "Ed Marten" (J. Edward 
Martensson) ended his two year battle with cancer on Monday evening, 9 August 
2010. 

Born in Galveston, Texas, J. Edward Martensson was the son of the late Dolores 
R. and Nils H. Martensson of Pearl River, Louisiana. 

An avid sportsman, Ed loved bass fishing and deer hunting. He also enjoyed 
falconry (catching, training and hunting with hawks). 

People from the New Orleans area knew him as "Ed Marten" the original Action 
Reporter and News Anchor from WVUE Channel 8 and WWL Channel 4 in New Orleans, 
respectfully. What many didn't know was that he began his career as an Air 
Traffic Controller at age 19 in the U.S. Air Force and transitioned into Radio. 
He began his TV News career in Monroe, Louisiana in 1963. Having worked at many 
television stations in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, Mr. Marten truly 
enjoyed his 40+ year Radio and Television career and retired to a family Jewelry 
business (Ed Marten's Fine Jewelry) in Slidell, Louisiana. 

J. Edward Martensson "Ed Marten" is survived by his wife, Molly Holman 
Martensson; daughter, Julie Martensson Clements and son-in-law, John W. 
Clements; Son, J. Edward Martensson Jr. and daughter-in-law, Tracie C. 
Martensson and five grandsons: J. Edward Martensson III, Cannon Martensson, 
Ethan Martensson, Hunter Martensson and Nicholas Martensson; Son, Clint Russell 
Martensson all of Pearl River, Louisiana.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Services 
at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), 
Slidell, LA on Friday evening, August 13, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. Visitation on Friday 
after 5:00 P.M. until funeral time.

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