Ella and Martin first met when they were tiny babies and knew each other growing up. When Ella turned 12 she and Martin lost touch with each other, however they reunited when they were about 19 years old. In 1933 Ella married Martin Hoffos. They never had a big wedding. They were married at the minister's house. Since then, they were together for 62 years. Martin passed away March 12, 1995.