Martin Dean Dornberger

Martin Dean Dornberger, age 89 of Clay Center, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Clay County Medical Center.

He was born on April 25, 1936, in Industry, Kansas, the son of Harry Walter and Adda Mae (Jury) Dornberger.

On May 29, 1955, in Gem, Kansas, he married Elta Mae Durham. She preceded him in death in 2012.

He married Dorothy Faye Blackledge on September 28, 2012. She survives of the home.

Martin was a Systems Analyst for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis and retired in September of 1991. He was also a farmer and sold his farm in 2010, fully retiring. He had a brilliant mind and worked hard at everything he did. Martin was a friend to everyone he met.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Donna Hopkins, Debra Gohn, and Daniel Dornberger; one sister, Shirley Woods; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elta Dornberger; one son, Douglas Dornberger, and one brother, Earl Dornberger.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Bala Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Riley County Historical Society and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.