Photo courtesy of MacAlpine Funeral Home, Inc. - Mac Chapel - Bad Axe
Aug 13, 1938 - Dec 14, 2025
Messing Family. Sorry to hear of your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Len @ Sue czewski
December 21, 2025 | UBLY, MI
Oh how I’m going to miss you! Your hugs and your wit, seeing your vehicle go by headed down to the barn, our short little visits when you were going back home and you stopped for just a minute. And mostly that little devilish smile when you were about to say something hilarious! Rest easy now, the pain is all gone. With love, Sharlene
Sharlene Hagen
December 18, 2025 | Ubly, MI | Family
Scott&Pat Yaroch
December 17, 2025 | MI
Marvin Messing, a devoted husband, loving father, and lifelong steward of the land, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his winter home in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 87. He was born on August 13, 1938, in Ruth, Michigan, to the late Walter and Dorothy (Buhl) Messing.
In 1961, Marvin married the love of his life, Lorene (Heleski). Together, they shared a profound
bond for 64 years, building a family and a life rooted in faith and community. Marvin was a
dedicated member of the Catholic Church throughout his entire lifetime, worshiping at St.
Columbkille, Sheridan Corners, MI, alongside Lorene and his family.
Marvin dedicated 65 years to farming, beginning his stewardship of the land in 1962. His work
was more than a profession; it was a legacy. The Messing farm has been a cherished part of the family for three generations and continues to flourish today, now operated by his granddaughter Ashley Kennedy and her family.
Beyond the fields, Marvin found great satisfaction in his bountiful garden, ensuring that no one
ever left their house in Michigan without taking home fresh vegetables. He loved to play cards,
especially when it meant gathering around a table with cherished friends and family. Marvin and
Lorene cherished their time in Mesa, where their neighbors became close and cherished friends
over the years. Above all, he was dedicated to his family and loved spending time with them.
Marvin is survived by his devoted wife, Lorene, his seven children, Greg (Shelly) Messing Ubly,
MI, Linette (Kirk) Weston Port Hope, MI, Teresa (Stan) Pace Raleigh, NC, Denise (Sean)
McVey Bad Axe, MI, Karen McKimmy (fiancé Dale Poellet) Frankenmuth, MI, Michael
(Melinda) Messing Caro, MI, and Joel (Andrea) Messing Pacheco, CA. 14 grandchildren, Ashley
(Eric) Kennedy, Kevin (Sarah) Messing, Lauren (Brian) Arendt, Quinnlin Daily, Clay (Victoria)
Daily, Anna Pace, Erin Pace, Alison (Austin) Rothe, Matthew McVey, Benjamin McVey,
Madison McKimmy, Crystal Messing, Andrea Messing, and Brandon Messing and seven greatgrandchildren Calli and Adeline Kennedy, Neely, Myra and Lena Messing, and Mara and Ada Rothe, all of whom brought immense joy to his life.
He is also survived by his siblings: Norma (Virgil Peruski), Carol (the late Gene Stewart), and
David Messing.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Delores and her husband Russell Bouchard, and his brother, Lloyd and his wife Ann Messing.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by MacAlpine Funeral Home
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