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Marvin Homan Obituary
1926 - 2021
Marvin Walter Homan, age 94, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away June 2, 2021, at his home, at the Forum of Knightsbridge. Marvin was born on August 24,1926 in Dayton, Ohio. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents Olive and Walter Homan, his wife Dorothy May Homan, and his son David Walter Homan. He is survived by his daughter, Jane Ann and son-in-law, Logan Parrott of Campbellsville, Kentucky. He has six grandchildren, Sarah Ray and family of Central City, Kentucky, Tiffany Overstreet and family of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Joshua Parrott and family of Louisville, Kentucky, Christopher Homan and family, Kevin Homan and family, and Leah Gillis and family, all of Columbus, Ohio; 12 great grandchildren. Marvin was a second-generation Ohio State University graduate, where he interned in the sports information department. Upon graduating, he continued working in the OSU athletic department, where he served for over 40 years. He was awarded the loyalty award in 1998 and was inducted into the Ohio State University Hall of Fame in September 2007. Marvin will be remembered as the "Voice of the Buckeyes," due to his announcing of OSU football and basketball games for WOSU radio. Marvin loved his family, the Ohio State University Buckeyes, The St. Louis Cardinals, his beloved pug Mai-Ling, and traveling. He travelled to all 50 states, had two memorable trips to Europe, and attended many bowl games. Marvin was a member of North Community Lutheran Church and lived in Worthington for 48 years, before moving to the Forum in 2007. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 8 from 10am-1:30pm at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio. Services begin at 1:30pm, with interment following at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Worthington. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks for the kind, loving care of the Ambassador Suites Staff at the Forum. Condolences may be made to the family at www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com
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Kyle Stinson
June 9, 2021
I was saddened to hear of Marv's passing. Some of my fondest memories growing up were of listening to Marv do the Ohio State games on fall afternoons. I can still hear his call of Mike Lantry's missed kick in THE GAME in 1974 - "a good pass from center, it is set down, the kick is high, it has the distance, it is.........It is not good, he missed it. It is no good!!!" Rest in peace, Marv.
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Kenneth Craig
June 9, 2021
Thanks, Mr Homan for the wonderful memories of OSU football in the 1950s and 60's. My condolences to your extended family and to everyone who has lost forever the sound of your voice.
Charley Hall
June 6, 2021
tarted following OSU sports during the Lucas-Havlicek era. Spent many a night with my transistor radio hidden under my pillow listening to Marv Homan calling the Buckeye games. OSU has had some great announcers over the years but none close to Marv Homan. Always got excited by when I heard him say "FROM ST. JOHN ARENA"
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