Marvin James Kristensen

Marvin Kristensen 83, formerly of Duluth, was promoted to heaven on May 12, 2025 in McGregor MN. Marvin was born in Duluth on February 22, 1942 to Einar and Bertha(Ackerman) Kristensen. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1960. On July 16, 1961 he married the love of his life, Lois Armstrong and they had 2 children, Dawn and Gary. They lived and worked side by side in the restaurant business in Duluth, MN and Allen/Plano, TX, retiring to Kalispell, MT and eventually moving back to MN.

Aside from spending time with family and friends, Marvin enjoyed boating, fishing, playing his guitars and mandolin, playing cribbage, and wood working. He also enjoyed yard work and gardening...especially growing flowers for Lois. Marvin had a 1955 Chevy truck that he had fun driving and showing at car shows, winning many trophies. Marvin was very much a people person and would chat with just about anyone....sharing stories and getting to know them as well.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Lois, daughter Dawn(Paul) Bruggman, son Gary (Alisa); 6 grandchildren Amanda Bruggman, Miles(Rebekah) Bruggman, Brittany(Manny) Ojeda, Wyatt, Wayne and William Cox; 5 great-grandchildren Lilly and Tunde Obije, Nadine and Zophia Bruggman, and Mat Ojeda; his sisters Alice Johnson and Marjorie Freberg as well as many special nieces and nephews and treasured friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edwin and Roger and sister Shirley.

A funeral service will be held on June 12, 2025 at the Cremation Society of MN, 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN. Visitation at 1:00, service at 2:00 with a reception immediately following.

Interment will be at a later date at Glacier Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, MT.