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Marvin Woolsey Obituary

Marvin Ira Woolsey

Osceola

Marvin Woolsey, 80, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines. A memorial service celebrating his life will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 27 at the Osceola First Christian Church.

Marvin was born March 5, 1933 to Hallie (Fletcher) and Oda Woolsey in Knoxville and graduated from Garden Grove High School. He attended college at San Diego State and returned to Iowa to farm for 30 years. He also employed with the City of Des Moines at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for 15 years and retired at the age of 74. Marvin was well liked and was able to make friends wherever he went.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be remembered as an avid reader who enjoyed going to the library. Marvin taught himself how to use the computer at the age of 70 and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Marvin was a Marine Corps Korean War combat veteran and a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church in Des Moines.

His memory will be cherished by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn; son, Ed Woolsey (Mary Ann Hynes); daughter, Angela Baughman; granddaughter, Katie (B.J.) Enos; two great-grandsons, Carter and Caden Enos; and siblings, Frank Woolsey, Clara Carter and Catie Sher. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings, Margaret Katzenberger, Wilma Hildreth, Mervin Woolsey, Mildred Wendt, Lucy O'Brian, Marilyn Capello, Gordon Woolsey and Warren Woolsey.

Memorials may be directed to Davis-Pence American Legion Post 69 or to the Osceola Public Library.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Jan. 26, 2014.
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RIP to my great-grandpa

carter enos

Family

October 29, 2021

Marvin was a great family man that raised a down to earth family that will continue to pass on his values of others and their surrounding environment for the good of all future generations. RIP Mr. Marvin you are surely mossed but NOT forgotten. Salud senor

RJ Hernandez

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January 21, 2021

April 5, 2014

Marilyn, Ed, Angela, and to all your family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts at this time. I missed this publication I apologize I would have been there. Edwardo my brotherman you have my deepest condolences at this time as you know this time of year will now link us together this day forward. Peace to you and your family my friend... RJ

January 28, 2014

Hi Marilyn, so sorry to hear about Marvin.I'm sending my condolance for your lost of Marvin. My brother called me this morning (Monday Jan. 27th) to let me know, telling me about Marvin.
May God bless you and your family at this time.
Rodman Dale

January 27, 2014

Marilyn and family: I worked with Marvin at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Des Moines. He was so enjoyable to visit with. He had many stories of truck driving and farming. And of course baseball. He was very proud of his family. He often kidded about being kept on a very short leash. He had a warm smile and contagious sense of humor. He really looked good behind the wheel of that red Mustang. My prayers go out to you during this sad time. May the good memories ease your sorrows.

Tom Hagen

January 27, 2014

Marilyn so sorry to hear of Marvin's death. Was it sudden? I can feel your feelings now because you know I have gone through the same thing. If I can be of any encouragement I would love to talk to you - 515-556-6908. As you know we are in Colorado.
With sincere sympathy
Shirley McDowell McDougal

Shirley McDougal

January 26, 2014

You all have my deepest sympathy.
Renita Reynolds Monkelien

January 26, 2014

To all Marvin"s family, I am sending you prayers. Whenever I saw Marvin he always had a warm smile. I am so sorry for your loss.

Karen (Richards) Schuldt

January 26, 2014

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