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Marvin Reeves Obituary

Reeves, Marvin W. Passed away July 15, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Gloria Reeves. Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Joppich). Loving dad of Duane (Gwen), Vince (Kelly), Tammy (Mark Brei), and Gary (Rebecca). Dear grandpa "Papa" of Lucinda, Brandon, Brittni, Hailey, Dallas, Aidan, Kennedy, Meghan, Camryn, and Trevor. Great-grandpa of Gabriel. Brother of Sandy Reeves, Kenneth (the late Sue), Dale (the late Shirley), Phyllis Mickelson, the late Linda Kirkpatrick, and the late Bruce (Donna). Brother-in-law of the late John (Goldie) Joppich and the late Candice (the late Michael) Nolte. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday July 27, 2019 at 11:45 am at Schaff Funeral Home. Visitation Saturday at the funeral home 10:00 am until time of services.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 21, 2019.

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Kathy Reeves

July 15, 2025

Hey you, Miss you sweetie.
6 yrs and I still think about you every day you will always be my guy I love going down memory lane and revisiting our life, thank you Marv

kathy reeves

May 2, 2025

Hey you. Love and miss you sweetie. You will always be my guy

Kathy Reeves

July 24, 2024

Hey Kid..I miss you everyday!!
can't believe it's been 5 years been very busy sweetie I'm sure you know today our Vinnie is having surgery for broken foot ..he was in good spirits when he went in ..left him laughing about how he's taking after you Pete and repeat keep watching over us ..your in my heart always

Cindamonster

July 23, 2024

Hey Grandad. I talk to you daily, good time and bad times. Even the days I need you the most .

Thank you for giving me the strength I´ve asked of you so many times. Your great grandbabies are amazing but also little monsters You would absolutely love them! Miss you talk to you later. Love you

Cindamonster

Monkey

July 15, 2024

CANT BELIEVE ITS BEEN 5 YEARS. I MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD. YOU KNEW WHAT I GO THROUGH EVERYDAY AND WHEN THINGS GOT WORSE YOU WERE MY ROCK TO GET ME THROUGH. YOU WERE AN AMAZING HUSBAND,DAD AN AMAZING MAN. YOU PUT OTHERS ALWAYS BEFORE YOURSELF. WERE THERE IF EVER NEEDED. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU

Kathy Reeves

July 15, 2023

Hey you...It's 4 years today!
I miss and love you so much Marv ...your my guy and always will be sometimes it feels like yesterday..I still am having trouble doing this life without you Thank you for sharing your life with me

Cindamonster

July 21, 2022

Hey trouble!
We talk daily, like a lot
I feel you around always, I know your with me. Specially at home with grandma. Gabriel misses you a lot, that boy has not forgotten you at all!! I wished you got to meet your other two grand babies Cataleya and CJ. But I think youve already met them We all miss you dearly... life isn´t the same without you. Love you so very much and miss you. Will talk later

Tammy

July 15, 2022

Hey Dad. Three years and still doesn't seem real. Miss you more than any words can express. Love you more

Kathy Reeves

July 15, 2022

Oh Marv its been 3 years today...seems like yesterday..know I love you and miss you every day!! When I leave this world my soul will find yours! Daffy

Kathy Reeves

July 17, 2021

Well I wrote a message .
But I lost it somewhat ..miss you sweetie
It's 2 years this past Thursday time goes so fast...I miss you everyday ..still not sure how to do this life without you ..im so thankful that we found each other and I was blessed to have you in my life ...this world is missing a good guy!! My guy..seems you already know Cateleya cause she knows you ...Gabriel misses you so much along with the rest of us ..know your loved and thought about everyday...

Kathy Reeves

September 15, 2020

Marv (my guy) was the best part of my life❤..Thank you for 50 plus years I miss your smile (mischievous grin) your voice your laugh ..your wisdom..your beauty big hands that always held mine ..our roadtrips and singing together...and all our talks ..my husband and best friend definitely my soulmate ..till we meet know I will always love you

Kathy Reeves

September 13, 2020

My soul will find your soul Marv...
Love and miss you so much

Kathy Reeves

July 27, 2020

Miss you so much Marv you are my life..Im putting one foot in front of the other..till we're together ❤

Tammy Your Monkey

July 15, 2020

I can't believe it's been a year but at same time I can because it feels like forever since I got to get that hug, hear your laugh and see that smirk. There isn't a day that I don't think of you and wish you were here. Love you more Dad

Your monkey Tammy

March 19, 2020

Love you Dad and I miss you so much!! I wish we could have one of those talks right now.

Monkey

July 31, 2019

Monkey

July 31, 2019

Kenny Reeves

July 31, 2019

He has always been there when I needed him. He was always a good role model as I was growing up and made a great mentor. Marv gave me my love for mechanics which followed me through life and allowed me to pass on to my children and grandchildren. He will always be remembered as a great husband, father, brother, friend and all around good guy. Love you, Big Brother

Family

Shelly Igl

July 26, 2019

Shelly Igl

July 26, 2019

Remembering Uncle Marv:
I have wonderful memories of family gatherings in Sheboygan and Milwaukee. He would sometimes come to Sheboygan to visit us and for a motorcycle ride with my Dad and me. We would stop at Hardee's to talk. They would have coffee, and I would have my hot cocoa. I remember introducing my future husband to him during 4th of July in Sheboygan. The twinkle in Marv's eyes told Keith that he was in trouble. He and Duane once had to rescue us when our car broke down in a rough part of Milwaukee on the way to Gwen's birthday party. With his big car, he bumped and pushed Duane in our little Chevette back to his and Aunt Kathy's house, and then he fixed it the next day. He was an amazing mechanic. Uncle Marv and Aunt Kathy helped make our wedding invitations and our day special. Uncle Marv will be greatly missed. We all loved him very much.

Shelly Igl

July 26, 2019

Missing you Uncle Marv! Thanks for always being there for us !
My heart will hold on the love and memories! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

July 22, 2019

Your Monkey

July 22, 2019

Dad
I could write paragraph after paragraph on how much you mean to me, the endless things you have taught me and all you have done. So many memories have been going through my mind, all the laughs. You were not just our Dad but our best friend, something most kids don't get to have with their parents. Thank you Dad for going above and beyond always. I am so blessed to be your daughter. Love you

July 21, 2019

I love you Marv

Kathy

July 21, 2019

July 21, 2019

I have enjoyed our time together and I am so lucky to have had the privilege to be your son, I am sure that I have given you a run for the money. A couple of years ago we (just the 2 of us) went fishing on Little Cedar Lake and we had a blast,. You have taught me so much and I miss you so much already, it seems impossible to think about you not being here, but want you to know that we will help mom in everyway and continue to stay together as a family making memories the way that you taught us all..... I love you dad..... p.s..... say hi to grandpa and give grandma a HUGE hug from me....

July 21, 2019

I have loved you always and always will...Your my guy Marv...I'm not sure how I do this life without you...I know our children have me putting one foot in front of the other...We always believed and talked about the blessings we have ...So I will keep counting these blessings...Our children grandchildren and great grandchild ..all our Siblings Parents Grandparents we were lucky to have Aunts Uncles ..Nieces Nephews...All of our Family and friends.. My goodness ...all these people have been part part of our journey...Yes Marv we are blessed ...and all of the Dr.s and wonderful nurses that took care of you with respect and compassion...Thank you Blessings..Marv you were such a blessing to me.

Kathy

July 21, 2019

I have loved you always and always will...Your my guy Marv...I'm not sure how I do this life without you...I know our children have me putting one foot in front of the other...We always believed and talked about the blessings we have ...So I will keep counting these blessings...Our children grandchildren and great grandchild ..all our Siblings Parents Grandparents we were lucky to have Aunts Uncles ..Nieces Nephews...All of our Family and friends.. My goodness ...all these people have been part part of our journey...Yes Marv we are blessed ...and all of the Dr.s and wonderful nurses that took care of you with respect and compassion...Thank you Blessings..Marv you were such a blessing to me.

Lucinda Tuckwell

July 21, 2019

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Your Monkey

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Your Monkey

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Your Monkey

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Your Monkey

July 21, 2019

September 2018 McLane Yardman fishing trip

Mark Sorvala

July 21, 2019

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