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Marvin Koek Obituary
PENN YAN - Marvin Koek, age 82, died peacefully with family at his side at Strong Memorial Hospital on July 24th, due to injuries sustained in a fall several days before. Calling hours will be held at Weldon's Funeral Home, 102 E. Main St.,, Penn Yan on Friday (July 26) from 5 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday (July 27) at 2 p.m. at the Milo Center Methodist Church.
Memorial donations may be made to the Keuka Comfort care Home and the Milo Center Methodist Church.
After serving in the Korean War, Marvin returned home to Penn Yan, married, started a family and soon began a lifetime of farming, with his own dairy and cash crop farms, and then by assisting his daughters and son-in-laws on their farms. He was an active member of the Danish Brotherhood Lodge and served his community in many ways including the Penn Yan Volunteer Ambu lance Corps, a lifetime of blood donations and most recently by his service to Meals-on-Wheels, the Keuka Comfort Care Home and the Milo Center Meth odist Church. Over the years Marvin particularly enjoyed boating, motorcycling, traveling extensively in the US and beyond with Mildred, family cook-outs at the "Paradise" log cabin he constructed himself, and whenever possible spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of 60 years, Mildred; children, Norman (Adell) Koek, Kevin (Laurie) Koek, Karen (Dale) Hallings and Susan (Dave) Andersen; sisters Agnes Debolt and Elsie Hemminger; grandchildren Chris (Lindsey) Koek, Jennifer (Dave) Bellis, Ryan (Christine) Hallings, Kerry (Damon) Brennan, Brandon and Garrett Koek, Kristen, Heather, Kayla and Morgan Andersen; and great-grandchildren Aubrey and Owen Koek and Brynlee Brennan.
He is predeceased by his parents, Chresten and Johanna; and brother Glen.
To a special Husband/ Dad/Grandpa from your family, "we love you more."
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Bob and Karen Walker and family
August 1, 2013
We were so sad to hear of Marvs passing. He was a great man. When I think of him I think of how much I always thought he loved his family. He will be missed by many. Thinking of you all.
Jaime Salansky
July 31, 2013
Mildred We just learned of Marvs passing He was such a hard working man and always so kind. I have wonderful memories as a little girl always being on the farm and oh how we loved the farm house.Please Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. God sure has recieved a special man. are hearts are with you and your family at this hard time.We are so very sorry for your loss. The Salansky family <3
Dave Hansen
July 29, 2013
Mildred: I was sorry to hear about Marvin. I have enjoyed spending time with you both and I will truly miss him.
Carol & Gene Hall
July 28, 2013
Our neighborhood has lost a truly fine man. Always a smile, always a greeting, and always a listening ear. Everyone will miss Marv. Our sympathies to his entire family. May your memories help you heal,
Ellen Gillard
July 27, 2013
My prayers are with you all!
Leane Cool
July 27, 2013
Dear Kevin and Laurie and the entire Koek family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss. Leane and Michael Cool
July 26, 2013
Dear Mildred and family:
I was so sorry to hear of Marv's death and your family and you are all in our prayers for peace and comfort. Marv made a difference not only in his personal life but in community, church and beyond. The Lord had blessed him with many talents and gifts and he found ways to use them for the good of all. His life was a blessing to many. His memory now lives on in so many hearts and you know that love never ends, so he will always be with you. God bless you all at this very hard time. Ron and Barb Gifford
Allen & Linda Sorensen
July 26, 2013
Marv was a wonderful man, always had a few words and a smile for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Harold and Una tones
July 26, 2013
Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/father/grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be missed by all.
Kevin and Pam Fingar and family
July 26, 2013
Dear Koek family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Gail Sisson-Morehouse
July 26, 2013
Sorry to hear about Marv. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pauline Champlin
July 26, 2013
Marv was a quiet man in so many ways but always had a smile for everyone. He will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Dick & Janice Folts
July 26, 2013
To the entire Koek family we send our friendship and love. You have many good memories to sustain you for the rest of your lives and beyond.
July 25, 2013
Kevin & Laurie, we are sorry to hear of your loss.
Karen & Vic Montaglione
Russ & Betsy Travis
July 25, 2013
We will miss you Marv, the fun rides,card games, fish fry dinners and all the family get togethers we were included in. You were a wonderful brother-in-law and great friend to Russ and I and it was so wonderful for me being a new member of the family to have known you and been a part of your family, you will be so missed and you are so loved by all.
July 25, 2013
My dear Mildred and family...Dear friend Rose told me Tuesday of his falling. I send my sympathy to you and your family....I mentioned at the Co store in Cheshire about your loss and how you came to hear Donnie play at our park..I was surprised and pleased to see you.....Heard from Florida June G. that Dolores and Pete had been over to see you....that will give you both peace...Also glad to have met you..I liked you both very much....and so happy that you had fun at my/our park...Love and prayers...Ginny Miser Cheshire
bob moore
July 25, 2013
I would like to pass on my condolences to the Koek family. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Marvin, but I could see the love that Kevin, Laurie, Brandon and Garrett had for him as a caring father and awesome grandfather!
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