Marvin Markel Obituary
Marine City
Marvin P. Markel Sr., age 82, died November 25, 2014. He was born on the family farm October 19, 1932 in Cottrellville Twp. Marvin served with the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 where he was presented the sharpshooter award. On June 18, 1956 Marvin married Alynne Burns in Angola, Indiana. She preceded him in death in 2004. He was a lifetime area farmer and also worked for Pamar Enterprises for over ten years. Marvin was an avid hunter and enjoyed his trips to the casino.
He is survived by his children; Mary Spencer, Diane Markel, David (Gerriann) Markel and Julie (Lou) Wilson, daughter in law; Kathy Markel, grandchildren; Mark, Iris and Claire Spencer, Alysia Ferrier, Jim Schoenberg, Alynne VanUden, David, Wendy, Andrea and Josh Markel, Violet, Louis and Bradley Wilson, seven great grandchildren, sisters and brothers; Sylvia Dietlin, Sr. Marie Markel, Kenneth (Leona) Markel and Lynn (Janice) Markel, sisters in law; Geneva Markel and Alice Kaminski and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son; Marvin Markel Jr., grandson; Brian Markel, brothers; Clair, Charles and Bernard Markel and son in law; Mark Spencer.
Funeral Mass will be Monday December 1st at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Our Lady on the River Parish, Marine City. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Marine City. Visiting hours are Sunday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home and Monday 11:30 to 12:00 at the church prior to mass.
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Sue McFee
November 29, 2014
Mary, I'm sorry for the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Lou Ann Volkman
November 28, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this time. Marv was a friend and neighbor for a lot of years. He will be missed greatly.
Charlotte Markel
November 28, 2014
Dear Marv I will love and Miss you always. you were a great Father in-law, father, and grandfather,you were the most kindest man in the world, so much fun to be around...Life will not be the same without you...Love your daughter in-law char...My thoughts and prayers go out to the markel family...All my love and hugs
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