Martin Earl Dainty

Martin Earl Dainty, 63, of Weir, KS, passed away on December 12, 2024, in Springfield, MO. He was born on July 17, 1961, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert Earl “Toby” and Mary Lorene (Masterson) Dainty. Martin grew up in Scammon, KS and graduated from Columbus High School in 1979. During his high school years, he was a member of the football, basketball and track teams, a class officer and was involved in many other clubs and activities. Martin attended Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg State University where he graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy. On September 4, 1982, he was united in marriage to Mindy Koons at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon, KS. She survives him at the family home. Martin proudly worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 26 years as a dedicated mail carrier for Columbus, KS. His commitment to serving the community through his work was deeply admired. He retired from the post office in 2020. He was a lifetime member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and assisted with the care and management of St. Bridget’s Cemetery. He was an alter server for many years in his youth and occasionally in his adult years, he often stated that he had served for mass in every decade of his life except for his sixties. Martin was well known for being a twin to his brother Michael. Their bond was truly indescribable, rooted in a lifetime of shared experiences. Some of the best years of his life were spent coaching his sons and nephews in baseball alongside his brother. In 1999, he led the Cherokee Little League All Star team to victory in the Kansas State Championship. His passion extended to founding the Cherokee Legion Post 35 Baseball team, creating lasting memories and bonds within the community. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing cards, specifically 5-Point Pitch. He would often say, "I'm the best Pitch player in Cherokee County and I've got the trophy to prove it!" He indeed had the trophy to prove it. In his 42 years of marriage to his wife Mindy, some of his favorite experiences were traveling. From hiking the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and Glacier National Park to watching Broadway musicals, cruising to Alaska, and being a spectator at the US Open Tennis Championships, they made many unforgettable memories together. Survivors include his loving wife, Mindy; two sons: Joseph (Lydia) Dainty and David (Lauren) Dainty, both of Columbus; a daughter: Sarah (Lucas) Witt of Joplin, MO; a brother: Michael (Kerry) Dainty of Scammon; and ten cherished grandchildren: Gabriella, Juliette, Sophia, and Toby Dainty of Columbus, KS; Olivia, Parker, Baylor, and Carter Dainty of Columbus, KS; Elizabeth and Amelia Witt of Joplin, MO. Survivors also include 31 nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews, loving in-laws and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Earl “Toby” Dainty and Mary Lorene Dainty. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Scammon, with Father Christopher Martin and Father Jeremy Huser officiating. Burial will follow at St. Bridget’s Catholic Cemetery in Scammon. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Thursday evening at the church, with the family receiving friends afterward. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bridget’s Catholic Church Building Fund. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Weir, KS.

Martin Earl Dainty

July 17, 1961 - December 12, 2024