Marvin Richard LaCourt

Marvin Richard LaCourt was born March 23, 1935, at 10:55 a.m. in the house where he would live for six years in Oconto, Wis. Marvin passed away peacefully at his home in Eau Claire, Mich., on Nov. 1, 2025.

Marvin's work ethic was instilled at a young age as a hardworking farm kid. This ethic continued as a graduate of Wisconsin Academy, Andrews University and Western Michigan University.

While at Andrews University, he met and married the love of his life Barbara Ann Kasischke, where their marriage flourished for 66 happy years.

After serving in the Army, Marvin spent 34 years as an eighth-grade teacher in four Seventh-day Adventist schools. Teaching brought him much joy, and he cherished the many contacts over the years from his "forever students."

In retirement, he enjoyed his garden, birds and baking, but his greatest joy was found in his grandchildren. No one cheered louder or was prouder than he was in the accomplishments of his four beloved grandchildren.

Marvin also enjoyed time with friends and relatives, as well as traveling with them.

His kindness, generosity and witty, dry sense of humor will be missed by many.

Marvin is survived by his wife Barbara, sons Daniel (Leisa Paustian), Greg (Lori), grandchildren Cameron (Hannah), Ethan (Lexi), Cesiley and Eliese, and great-grandchildren Liam and Landon.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Worthy Student Fund at Battle Creek Seventh-day Adventist Academy or Berrien Springs Seventh-day Adventist Village School.

A time of visitation will be held at the Berrien Springs Seventh-day Adventist Village Church from 2-4:30 p.m. on Nov. 15.

Military funeral honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery are pending.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs.