Martin Dwine

Martin Wayne Dwine was born April 23, 1946, the son of Orville and Katherine Steinkuehler. He passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 66.
Marty was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and was baptized in Christ on May 23, 1946, at the Monica Home in Sioux City. He received his first communion on May 31, 1953, at St. Marys Catholic Church in Dow City, Iowa. Marty received his education in the Dow City Community Schools graduating with the class of 1964. Marty was united in marriage to Judy DeMey in July 1967 and to this union was born one daughter, Megan in 1982.
Marty graduated from Midwestern College in Denison, Iowa, in 1969 with a degree in physical education. He coached at Midwestern College until it closed. He coached college football and wrestling during the first half of his career, and a highlight of his coaching career was being honored as Nebraska Coach of the Year in 1975 while at Peru State College. Deciding to further his education, Marty received his Masters in Education in 1994 and Doctorate in Education in 1996 from the University of Nebraska. He retired from the University of Nebraska-Kearney in 2008 where he taught Education Administration. While living in Nebraska, Marty was a member of the Kearney Eagles Club, two dance clubs, enjoyed his Harley Davidson motorcycles, and was a huge Huskers fan. He taught various dance classes ranging from ballroom dancing to country line dancing. In 1993, he and his nephew, Chris Wood, began In Kahoots DJ Service, playing for many weddings and area events. They were later joined by his niece, Tracey Schechinger. After retiring, Marty continued deejaying as a hobby.
On December 5, 2011, Marty was united in marriage to Catherine Wilcke in Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their home in Denison, Iowa. Marty was a wonderful family man and loved to be around people and share a cup of coffee.
Marty was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Kate and Orville Steinkuehler; and one brother, Douglas Steinkuehler. Survivors include his wife, Catherine of Denison; one daughter, Megan Miller and her husband, Dan of Ackley, Iowa; two grandchildren, Tate and Denver Miller of Ackley; two stepdaughters, Lydia Wilcke of Blue Springs, Missouri and her fiance, Rob Garvey of the U.S. Air Force; and Bethany Wilcke of West Des Moines, Iowa; four sisters: Joan Favro of Chehalis, Washington; Linda Wood and her husband, Leo of Dow City, Iowa; Pat Culver and her husband, Keith of Dunlap, Iowa; and Sheri Hast and her husband, Lynn of Dow City, Iowa; and three brothers: Steve Steinkuehler and his wife, Leslie of Prophetstown, Illinois; Jim Steinkuehler and his wife, Starla of Dow City, Iowa; and Joe Steinkuehler and his wife, Karen of Denison; one sister-in-law, Sherry Steinkuehler of Marengo, Iowa; other relatives and friends.