Stephen Martinelli

Biography

Stephen Martinelli, born in 1843, rests in Pioneer Cemetery among those whose lives helped shape the growth of their town. Though written records of his work do not survive, the endurance of his memory is reflected in the care given to his gravesite and the reverence held for those who came before.

The communities that visit Pioneer Cemetery today honor Stephen by preserving the peaceful ground where he lies and by sharing stories that keep his legacy alive.