Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Oct 30, 1936 – May 25, 2025
Birchmeier, Marvin Lawrence of Flint, age 88, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, surrounded by family at his residence.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated noon Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road, Burton, with Father Georges Bidzogo officiating.
Visitation 10 AM Thursday at the church until Mass.
Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Holy Redeemer Men’s Club.
Marvin was born in Maple Grove on October 30, 1936, the son of the late George and Agnes (Sutter) Birchmeier.
He graduated in 1954 from Mary Crapo High School in Swartz Creek. He married Joy Burt on January 11, 1958.
Marvin attended GMI and joined UAW Local 659 as a millwright at Chevy in the Hole, where he was known as Beartracks. He retired in 1985 and went on to run Burt Enterprises, specializing in carpentry projects. He was an involved member of his beloved parish, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, and spent many years as an adorer in the Adoration Chapel. Marvin was a founding member and Third Degree Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 10170 and a Fourth Degree Knight of Council 510. He was instrumental in starting the Holy Redeemer Men’s Club and served the church in many roles. Marvin was a helpful community member, offering service to many, and deeply supportive of his family. He was a board member at credit unions. Mavin loved to travel the United States with friends and family on his Honda Goldwing motorcycle and in a camper. Marvin never met a stranger and treated everyone as a friend.
Surviving are his children, Pamela (Michael) Newton, Jean (Kenneth) Johnson, Lawrence (Karen) Birchmeier, Linda (Daniel) Henry, Kathy (Louis) McChristion, Cindy (Michael) Kauth, and Christy (Laquan) Bradford; grandchildren Michael, Rebecca, Penelope, Shelly, Jaylynn, Emma, Jacob, Alexandra, Breanna, Jennifer, Henry, and Mia; great-grandchildren Ella, Colin, Aryanna, Zyaire, and Khalix; siblings Thomas (Rita) Birchmeier and Mary Jean Parks.
He was preceded in death by his wife Joy Birchmeier, his parents George and Agnes, and siblings George Birchmeier, Jr., and Roland Birchmeier.
The family thanks the Hurley Burn Unit staff; the family and friends who gave support over the last month, including Fred Muzer, Cliff VanOverbeke, Keith Snyder, Gary Baker, Mike Hutchins, Chris Lubiato, and Bob Howell; many neighbors including Marvin’s brother Tom and his wife Rita; Dan and Barb Gould and family; and his caregivers from Reformation Home Health, Craig and Tarmara. Marvin had many close friends throughout life, including the active Men’s Club members he affectionately referred to as “my boys.”
Funeral Mass can be viewed with this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/JcUxMiET_RM
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So very Sorry to Jean and the entire family for your precious loss..Rest Now in Peace ❤
Maria Krzesowiak
May 29, 2025 | FLAT ROCK, MI | Friend
I met Marvin at Planet Fitness. He was such a very good man. I enjoyed listening to him tell his stories. He loved his family. We would call each other and check on us if we hadn’t seen each other at PF. He had many friends at PF and they asked me about him often. He will be missed.
Donna Kunkle
May 29, 2025 | Flint, MI | Friend
Marv, you will be deeply missed. From the very first time I met you, you always treated me as if we had known each other for 30 years. I have always enjoyed our Thursday breakfasts, your captivating stories, and the devotion you showed to the church and the Men's Club.
I feel honored to have called you a friend and to have worked alongside you at the Men's Club. May you rest in peace, and may you enjoy your reunion with your wife, Joy, in God's paradise.
Keith Snyder
May 28, 2025 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
I remember many great stories about the bike trips he and Joy took with my mom and dad..Prayers for your family..May the Lord be with you through the days to come
Cathy Hickman
May 28, 2025 | Flushing, MI | Friend
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Birchmeier’s passing. May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing to his family & friends.
Debbie Hodges
May 28, 2025 | Swartz Creek, MI | Acquaintance
So very sorry to hear of Mr. Birchmeier’s passing. Always the happiest guy. May he rest in peace forevermore.
Karen Lepri Ondes
May 28, 2025 | Grand Blanc, MI
I am so sorry for your loss! Marvin was a great patient of ours at Dr Mathews office. He was not only our patient he was a great friend. He always had a smile on his face and I loved seeing him every time he came into our office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Neva McCann
May 28, 2025 | Flint, MI | Friend
My name Jan Catanzaro, I wish to extend my greatest sympathy for the family. Marve was a dear friend, and I'll never forget all the good times we had. Sincerely Jan..
Jan Catanzaro
May 28, 2025 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
Our Community has lost another great Man. Rest in peace .
Jennifer Stainton
May 28, 2025 | Flint, MI | Friend