Wilhelm Unger Martens of Brooks, beloved husband of Maria Martens, passed away in Brooks on Thursday, January 5 ^th , 2023, at the age of 73 years. Wilhelm was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on October 2 ^nd , 1949, to David and Agantha Martens. He attended school briefly, but was forced to forego his education to help his father take care of the family ranch and village cattle. It was during these times of struggle that Wilhelm learned how to be strong, physically and mentally. He married Maria Froese on July 13 ^th , 1969, in Mexico. They moved to Ontario in May of 1972, where Wilhelm worked on a tobacco farm. He then owned and operated his own transport truck, enjoying the freedom of the road. Wilhelm enjoyed fishing, camping and loved to spend time with his family. He was predeceased by his parents, David and Agantha and siblings, David, John, Corny and Nettie. Wilhelm is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Maria; children, Dave and his wife Susie, John and his wife Maria and Susi and her husband George; grandchildren, Stephanie (Aiden), Samantha and her husband Justin, Krystyn, Steven, Jessica, Shawna (Riley), Caitlin, Chloe, Tyler, Nathan and Matthew; great grandchildren, Hailey, Emmett, Connor, Bowen and Kaiden and numerous extended family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 13 ^th at 1:30 PM from Smith Memorial Chapel. Pastor Garth Everett officiating. Interment to follow at Brooks Cemetery. In memory of Wilhelm, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Parkinson's Society of Alberta, 11111 – Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta   T2K 0L4.