IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM Harry Martens, Jr., Martens Cars of Washington

It is with sadness that WANADA reports the passing of longtime Washingtonian and dealer Harry Martens, Jr. He died peacefully Saturday, July 3, 2004. He was 86. Harry was out of the renowned LP Steuart organization starting his career in the automobile business with his father-in-law LP Steuart. The LP Steuart operation was omnipresent in the Washington Automobile business for many years with Harry having much to do with its expansion in the post World War II era to become one of the areaês first mega dealer organizations. In addition to dealerships of which there were a number, the LP Steuart organization had a thriving parts business here, which supplied much of the Chrysler market.

In his early years Harry attended the University of Wisconsin and was commissioned in the US Army during World War II. Later in his automotive career Harry served on WANADA board of directors and represented Washington area dealers on the NADA board. His five children are all engaged with Martens Cars of Washington, Harryês business and personal legacy. Besides Harry III, Steuart, Chris, Dana and Ginger, Harry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia, and 10 grandchildren. Contributions to his memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capitol Area, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030. To Harryês family and many friends over the years WANADA extends its sincerest sympathy.