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Marvin Henry Schwagel, 76
Cold Spring
July 24, 1937 - August 5, 2013
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 9, 2013 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Marvin H. Schwagel, age 76, who died Monday at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by family. Inurnment will be private.
There will be a gathering of relatives and friends from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., August 9th in the Narthex of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring.
Marv was born in St. Martin, MN. to Albert and Ann (Jonas) Schwagel. He married Judith Zimmer on June 3, 1961 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Waite Park, MN. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1957. Marv worked as a mechanic his entire adult life retiring from Cold Spring Granite in 2001. In retirement, he enjoyed gardening, making wine, camping, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Judy; children, Rodney (Ann), Kelly (Kevin) Hiles, Stephen (Tia), Kristi (James) Eiler, Sonja (Keith) Torborg, and Patrick (Leslie); grandchildren, Samuel Schwagel, Stacey (Fischbach), Dale, John, Jamie & Jade Hiles, Travis, Brandon & Garrett Schwagel, Ethan & Wyatt Eiler, Isabella, Dawson & Lily Torborg, Rachel Schwagel; great grandchild, Kloey Heim; brothers, Linus and John (Doreen) Schwagel.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Terry Schwagel and LuAnn Fleischhacker.
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Scwagel Family,
I grew up in Cold Spring and used to follow Marv around when he was working at Kiess Chev. I always liked him and learned a lot from him He gave me a nickname Taj Ma Hall He was a great guy
Tom Hall
August 9, 2013
LOVE YOU MORE THAN EVER GRANDPA! I WILL MISS YOU AND YOU'LL ALWAYS BE PART OF MY FONDEST MEMORIES.
Stacey Fischbach
August 8, 2013
Leslie so sorry to hear of the loss of Marvin, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May loving memories ease the pain in your hearts. Wanda Reiter Eden Valley
August 8, 2013
Kelly and Family. We are so sorry to hear of Marv's passing. Our prayers are with Judy and the entire Schwagel family. Remember Marv always had a smile to share, time to give and time to care. A loving nature, kind and true.is the way we'll always remember Marv. We will see you again someday old friend.
EL & Judy Theis
August 7, 2013
Kelly and family,
We are so sorry for the passing of your beloved father. I know you will miss him dearly. Take comfort in all the memories you have made with him, I am so glad he go visit you in Virginia.
Love and prayers for you all,
Jacki and Don
August 7, 2013
Sorry to hear about Marv's passing... know your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Memories of all the times we were together will never be forgotten, but will be cherished.
Tina
August 7, 2013
So sorry to hear of Marv's passing. Know that we are here for you. Prayers for you and your family.Ginger and Jack
August 7, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Debbie Johnson
August 7, 2013
Sonja - thinking of you and your family at this time.
Cathy Kight
August 7, 2013
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Dave Fischbach
August 7, 2013
Sonja, all of us at pixels2Pages are thinking of you at this sad time. We want you to know that you are in our prayers.
Jan McCallum
August 7, 2013
Many blessings to the entire Schwagel family. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Marv was a real "stand-up" guy. I enjoyed many conversations with Marv. Rest in Peace my friend:)
August 7, 2013
thoughts & prayers for your family!! we'll always remember the good times we had!!! He will be missed by lots of people. RIP Marv!!
Paul & Mary Ann
August 6, 2013
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