Br. Martin (Clement) Riepl of the Saint Teresa was born on November 23, 1873, in Eismannsdorf, Bavaria, Germany to parents John and Margaret (nee Siepl) Riepl. He was clothed in the Carmelite habit on November 17, 1900 in Reisach, Bavaria; made his simple profession on November 17, 1902; and his solemn profession in Würzburg, Bavaria on November 17, 1905.

Brother Martin was transferred from Würzburg to Holy Hill, Hubertus, Wisconsin on September 30, 1906, in company with Father Cyril and Father Clement. Brother Martin was one of the pioneers of the Order, working hard at Holy Hill along with Brothers Adam, Andrew and Alphons. The latter two returned to Bavaria. Br. Martin did every sort of work and deserves great praise and credit for always working for the interest of the Order at great sacrifice. He played an important role in the cement work and the erecting of the Stations. On June 1, 1929, he was transferred to Milwaukee and served his brothers as a cook. On December 7, 1939, he was transferred back to Holy Hill.

Br. Martin died on Saturday, February 26, 1944, and is buried at the Carmelite Cemetery in Holy Hill, Hubertus, Wisconsin.

Special notice from his file: Br. Martin was out working on this day, making forms for a concrete stair he planned on erecting to replace a wooden stair which led from the College yard down to the garage. It was not noticed that he was not at the refectory for supper. After which we had night prayers and Salve. After Salve, the Brothers noticed that his sandals were in the basement where they usually changed from working clothes to habit. This indicated that he did not come in that night, so they set out to find him. He was found in the old former garage off the parking place in a sitting, stooped position with arms on knees. He was dead. He worked hard until the end, always busy and looking for work. A great Brother, one of the last of the pioneers here who did much good work for the American Carmel.