FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – A Fond du Lac woman celebrated her 107th birthday.
Audrey Martin was born on Oct. 24, 1918, and grew up in rural Calumet County on her family farm. As a child, she was part of a traveling dance troupe with other family members. She was the co-owner of ‘Club Luco, ‘ which eventually became the ‘Copper Kettle Tavern.’ She was also a probation officer.
She’s lived in Northeast Wisconsin her entire life.
At her birthday party in Fond du Lac on Sunday, Local 5 News asked her what the most important life lesson she’s learned over the years. Her answer was simple.
“You always be nice to people,” Martin said.
Dozens of friends and family members attended Martin’s 107th birthday party on Sunday. She said it meant a lot to her that everybody wanted to help celebrate her birthday.
Those who spoke with Local 5 News said that Martin is family-oriented, kind to everyone, and makes a profound impact on the people she meets.
“Always the nicest lady, and she would do everything to help out with everything,” said Jimmy Kebble, who is Martin’s great-grandson. “Huge family, great family to be in. A lot of love.”
Martin has four children, 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 1 great, great-grandchild. Many of them were at the birthday party on Sunday, reflecting on what they’ve learned from her over the years.
“Definitely to cherish your family, cherish where you are from, live life to the fullest, and do what makes you happy,” Kebble said.
Her family tells Local 5 News that she’s also a huge Packers fan and has owned season tickets since 1958.