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BORN
1934
DIED
2023
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Marvin "Marv" Deur Obituary
Marvin “Marv” Deur, age 89 of White Cloud, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 when the angels came to take him to his home in Heaven to meet Jesus and be reunited with his wife, Janette. Marv was born on February 15, 1934 in Fremont to Rhin and Gennie (Jordan) Deur and graduated from Fremont High School. Marv married Janette Webster Dunham on February 15, 1980 and Janette preceded him in death on August 12, 2018. Marv has been a lifelong resident of the Newaygo County area and was a longtime and strong community supporter of the White Cloud Community where he had served on the White Cloud School Board and served as President and was a long time member of the White Cloud Rotary.
One of Marv's love was to work and many that knew him would agree. In 1975, Marv opened “The Shack” in Jugville and for the next 48 years, grew the business into a wonderful retreat for many. Marv was always ready with the scoop of ice cream for the world renowned banana splits served at The Shack nightly. Marv truly enjoyed the time he spent with meeting new friends and fellowship with old friends throughout the years at The Shack on Robinson Lake. Marv also built Deur’s Tire Barn in 1961 which evolved into Deur’s Venture and currently D & B Brine. Marv truly loved the Lord and later in life would often say to others, “I am only a sinner, saved by grace,” and Marv is enjoying God’s splendor and perfect light in heaven today.
Marv is survived by his son, Butch (Sherri) Deur; his grandchildren, Prudence (Chad) Kukal; JD (Susan) Deur; his great grandchildren, Casidy, Brandon, Cody, Elizabeth, and Lauren; his great great grandson, Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janette.
VISITATION : Monday, September 18, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel 1109 Court Street White Cloud MI 49349. FUNERAL SERVICES : Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11am at the First Baptist Church of Fremont 51 W. Oak Street Fremont MI 49412 with Pastor Len Lason and Pastor Wes Smith presiding. INTERMENT : Big Prairie Everett Township Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Cranhill Ranch in Rodney, Michigan. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Deur family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel.
Memories and Condolences
for Marvin "Marv" Deur
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Vickee Drouillard
May 20, 2024
Hello marvin this is vickee drouillard me and my auntdenise and breanna and mariah edwards and my father Richard drouillard we use come over to the shack and eat Breakfast.you are a very nice friend to us I can't bleave that youmade to 89 year s old you lived a long life we miss you. On Sundays because you where out back with your chruch now that you pass awy in your sleep it s sad rest in peace marvin dower
Kim and Jeff Buchert
January 20, 2024
Thank you for many years service at The Shack. We are truly blessed to have known you.
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✝ Rest in peace with Janette and our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ‘YESHUA’ dear brother and prayer partner Marv❣
Arlene Delong
October 15, 2023
Thank Marv for helping my son in ministry.
Terrie Christian
September 27, 2023
Marv was an amazing man. My Dad Bob Conklin drove truck for him many years ago. I am so happy he has found peace with Jesus. Sending prayers to all the family.
Kathy Taylor
September 27, 2023
It was sad to hear about Marvin passing. Always, looked forward in seeing him whenever my family stayed at the Shack. Marvin had a humble & kind heart. We will miss him! The Shack is a Wonderful Place to unwind, relax and enjoy. You have our family condolences. Peace of Christ.
Tricia Arner
September 26, 2023
Thank you Marv for your courage to live and share your faith in Jesus in everything you did. The Shack has always been a wonderful retreat place for our Lutheran Marriage Encounter group. You will be missed. We know you are rejoicing with Jesus, and your beautiful wife. Thank you for a productive life well-lived! Prayers for God's peace and strength for your family.
Troy Manning
September 25, 2023
I’ve gone The Shack every year for 17 years with the Bibles International group. I always appreciated Marv’s desire to give God the glory and credit for everything. He had such a humble spirit and was so encouraging. He taught me a lot by his life. My family is so sorry for the family to hear of his passing. We are praying for comfort from the Lord.
Dan Chapin
September 25, 2023
So Sorry to hear about Marv's passing. We have fond memories of wonderful hospitality and warm conversations with Marv at The Shack. Marv, and Janette, have been great friends to our ministry with Youth for Christ for many years and we are grateful. You are in our prayers.
Jim and Faith Guglr
September 19, 2023
Butch, JD and family our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Marv always had a smile for us when ever we would go to the shack. There were different times we talked about God and how good he had been to us, seeing us through with Jim's cancer surgeries.
He is now where he wanted to be with his wife.
Ernie Miller
September 19, 2023
Marv will be missed by our family, we enjoyed great times with Marv in April of this year and were able to be blessed with having a conversation and singing together. the Shack will not be the same without him.. me he rest in peace and his legacy live on..
Paul Kasic
September 18, 2023
Never in my lifetime have I ever met such a wonderful and honest Man of God.....Not only did he talk it, he lived it, demonstrated it through actions in his persoinal life. Going to The Shack was not just a destination place, it is going Home to Marv's House for dinner or Breakfast and a place to rest and be taken care of....His smile, His love, His genuine caring attitude, and His very presence will surely be missed. My hope is to one day see my friend again in my fathers House, with many mansions. Thank You Marv for being the Godly, Manly, Father figure you was, It meant everything to me in my life! You memories will last, and you will be sorely missed!
Gary Johnson
September 18, 2023
Will miss this man of GOD
Randy and Loretta David (formerly Smalligan)
September 17, 2023
To Butch & Sherry, grandkids and greats, praying for all of you during this time. Remember the good times. Your Dad and grandpa is now where he longed to be and his desire is to see you again someday.
Anna Golliver
September 16, 2023
So sorry for your loss ❤
Jason Tubbs
September 16, 2023
"All sufficient merit, firm in life and death. The joy of my salvation shall be my final breath. When I stand accepted before the throne of God, I'll gaze upon my Jesus and thank him for the cross". See you again in glory.
Sylvia Castellon
September 15, 2023
My condolences to your family Marv! I am ever so thankful to have seen n hugged you when I was there last month. It was great to see Susan, her husband n son! Very precious family! You were certainly a blessing to be around! Thank you for the sweet Christian man you were! You will be missed!❤
Gene and Darlene Guikema
September 15, 2023
We will miss Uncle Marv and our lovely visits to The Shack. I appreciate his testimony.
Greg Russell
September 15, 2023
Butch and Family - What a wonderful couple your Folks were . He made me many banana splits and we shared many conversations together. I truly enjoyed my many stays at this Beautiful place. May He Rest in peace with the Lord of our understanding !
Melissa Jonio
September 14, 2023
Sending deepest condolences. My hubby and I spent our honeymoon at The Shack. That was the first and only couples trip we took. May you rest peacefully beside your wife and the Lord, Marv
Wanda Carter Green
September 14, 2023
Marv was good to me when my granny passed away. He gave us a night at The Shack for $25.00 with hot tub included. Butch, we pray God give you strength to continue what you do so well, create and increase in your vision.
Willis & Esther Schwartz
September 14, 2023
My husband and I took many people "amish" to "The Shack" the last few yrs. A few times we were there for 4-5 days. I got to help Marv in the kitchen the days we weren't out doing sight seeing. He was a blessing...
Michael Stonex
September 14, 2023
I got to know Marv through my work at Coca-Cola. Always a fun guy to chat with. He always insisted I take a ice cream cone for the road. And thank you for that. RIP my friend. You will be missed by many.
Steve and Vicki Smith
September 14, 2023
Rest in peace, Marv. What a caring, God fearing and loving man. A true friend to our parents.
Steve and Vicki Smith
Dennis & Linda Bates
September 14, 2023
With Deepest Sympathy
Great Legacy, He will be missed...
Jim and Crystal Massengill
September 14, 2023
We visited The Shack many times over the years while we lived in Michigan and again since we’ve lived in Ohio. Missed his wife last time we were there. So grateful for the memories we have had with him over the years. Surely will miss him at The Shack. He definitely was a good, and godly man. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace. May we all strive to meet him in heaven one day.
Ray Hoke
September 14, 2023
Will miss our talks of everything in life's path. We were good for each other. Bathe in the Lords light my friend.
Kandy
September 14, 2023
You were an awesome man marv and you will be deeply missed.
Bill and Gayle Steffen
September 14, 2023
For many years, I did fundraising auctions for area schools. Nearly every time I did one, one of the auction items was a night at The Shack. It was a guaranteed overbid. Eventually, Gayle and I decided to come up and check this place out. We've certainly enjoyed our visits to The Shack and became friends with Marv and the gang. While we send sympathies to the family, we rejoice as Marv is now in heaven and praising his Creator in person.
joyce becker
September 14, 2023
Marv was such a caring pleasant man, May he rest in peace.
Matt Kempf
September 14, 2023
Marv always put God and others before himself. HIs support to the Newaygo County Fair changed the landscape and buildings to the grounds we have today. We could not do it without people like Marv. He will be missed. My sympathies to the family during this time.
Cathy Moore
September 14, 2023
To Butch & the entire Deur family we extend our heartfelt sympathy in their journey to go forward. Marv touched many lives & made a lifetime of memories. He will be remembered fondly. "Just a sinner, saved by Grace".
Amber Fountain (Kuhns)
September 13, 2023
Marv was like a grandpa to me. My dad, Delbert, worked for him basically my entire life. We have known the Deurs for years! He will definitely be missed!
Mike & Susan Penland
September 13, 2023
We sure will miss his smiling face we are so lucky to have had Marv as a friend please try to remember all the good times and things you had together rejoice with all the memories.
Janet Montoya
September 13, 2023
Deur family we are so sorry for your loss! Marv was a great man and will be greatly missed by all!
Pastor Phil Jones
September 13, 2023
Marv was a great friend to Pat and me, as well as a ministry we are part of, Shepherds Care Ministries. He was a kind man who credited God for all he had.
He will be missed!
Matt Bleiler
September 13, 2023
Prudence and rest of the Deur family, so sorry to hear about Mr Deur he is really going to be missed by everyone that knew him. Sending prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Steve/Linda Gray
September 13, 2023
Marv will be missed by many. He was a wonderful Christian man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Sandra Crebassa
September 13, 2023
This one in a million is a very great loss
Curt Sharp
September 13, 2023
Our condolences to the Deur family. Marv, you brought smiles to so many people and truly shared your blessings. Thank you for everything. Rest in peace.
Holly & Joe Moon
September 13, 2023
Butch and family,
We were so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. What a "super dandy" guy! He was always so generous with our community and especially the White Cloud Rotary Club. He will certainly be missed by many. Sending our sympathy and prayers for comfort.
Grant Fry
September 13, 2023
Marv was a good friend and neighbor. I’m going to miss his presence at the Shack
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18
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First Baptist Church of Fremont
51 W. Oak Street, Fremont , MI
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18
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51 W. Oak Street, Fremont , MI
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19
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First Baptist Church of Fremont
51 W. Oak Street , Fremont , MI
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