Randolph Arthur Marvin

Randolph Arthur Marvin

Randolph Marvin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 21, 2005.

Obituary

Randolph Arthur (Tut) MarvinRandolph Arthur (Tut) Marvin was born on March 9, 1923 to parents George Griffen Marvin and Almina (Gibson) Marvin in Warroad where he spent his childhood. Following graduation in 1941 from Warroad High School, Tut enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard on December 8, 1941 and reported for duty at Minneapolis, MN on December 27, 1941. He was stationed at Old Saybrook Lighthouse, Saybrook, Connecticut from February 1942 until March 1943 when he was assigned to Motor Machinists School in Brooklyn, New York. He was then assigned to Coast Guard Patrol Base, Pier 9, East River, New York City where he was on Submarine Net Patrol from June, 1943 until August, 1946. In August 1946 he was transferred to Miami, Florida and served on the USCG Cutter Pandora until his terminal leave in November, 1946. He was discharged at St. Louis, Missouri on January 11, 1947 with the rank of MoMM 3/C after five years of service. On October 15, 1943 he was united in marriage to Mary M. Pate, St. Paul, MN at The Little Church Around The Corner (Church of the Transfiguration-Episcopal) in New York City. They made their home in Brooklyn, New York while Tut was on duty with the U.S. Coast Guard and Mary was employed in New York City. Following his discharge, they moved to Warroad and have lived there since. On October 15th they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Tut was an avid hunter and looked with great anticipation to the hunting season every year, and in addition had a great love of Lake of the Woods where he spent many summers as a teenager working as a guide for Frolander's Resort. He and Mary later spent summers at Pine Acres, Ontario, Lake of the Woods. His fondness for hockey is legendary, having spent many hours as a spectator at high school and local hockey games and arenas. He was a staunch supporter of many local and high school athletic groups. Tut began working at Marvin Lumber during high school and after his discharge worked in the grass seed and cleaning division. He was the lumber buyer for the window factory. He started the Marine Store division of Marvin Lumber. He retired in 1983 as Vice President of Marvin Windows. In earlier years Tut was involved in many civic affairs: School Board for nine years, Airport Commission, Light and Power Classification, Cemetery Board, Lions Club President, Bicentennial Committee, Warroad School Community Board, St. Peter's Church Board (Treasurer). Surviving Tut are five children, Buzz (Kaye), Fargo, ND, Mary Lynn (David), Oklee, MN, Cathy Sweeney, Scott (Lynda), Conway (Mary) all of Warroad and 13 grandchildren, Kelly (Joe) Biondi, Jamie (Troy) Mattern, AnnMarie (Matthew), and Meghan Sweeney (& fianc¨ Nate Carlson), Paul and Mark Bachand, Amber, Ashley and Amie Marvin, Nick, Ryan, Laura and Jackelyn Marvin and five great-grandchildren, Blake Biondi & twins Kellyn and Lauryn Biondi and twins Cooper and Lydia Mattern. He loved his family dearly and was proud of all. He was pre-deceased by his parents and two brothers, Frank G. and Cal Marvin. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to American Lung Association, American Heart Association or the charity of your choice. Funeral services are Saturday, October 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Warroad. Interment is at the Riverside Cemetery in Warroad. Helgeson Funeral Home in Warroad has charge of arrangements.

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November 16, 2005

Carol Frolander/Smith posted to the memorial.

October 26, 2005

Teresa & Elliot Larson posted to the memorial.

October 26, 2005

Teresa & Elliot Larson posted to the memorial.

Carol Frolander/Smith

November 16, 2005

Dear Mary and family,



It was a tough phone call when Dad called about Tut's passing. I am so honored to have know him....He was such a joy to be around and I'm so thankful he was Dad's best friend. We will all miss him more than words can say.



Love, Carol

Teresa & Elliot Larson

October 26, 2005

Mary and all the Marvin Families - We were so honored to be able to know Tut all these years. We will miss him very very much and so will our families. The funeral and tribute to Tut was just tremendous and Tut would have loved it. Always remember the "great times" with Tut as there were lots of them. Hugs to you all. Your friends

Teresa & Elliot Larson

Teresa & Elliot Larson

October 26, 2005

Mary Pate and all the Marvin Families - We were so honored to be able to know Tut all these years. We will miss him very very much and so will our families. The funeral and tribute to Tut was just tremendous and Tut would have loved it. Always remember the "great times" with Tut as there were lots of them. Hugs to you all. Your friends.....

Jennifer Foote

October 26, 2005

Cathy, Annie and Meghan - I'm so sorry for your loss....Tut seemed like quite a man. You were all so lucky to have someone like him in your lives. You're in my thoughts and prayers.



Jennifer from Mark's Office

Brett and Hilaire Hauer

October 25, 2005

Dear Buzz, Kaye, Grandma Mary and the entire Marvin family-



Brett and I send our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. We both have great memories of the times we had with Grandpa Tut over the years. He made us laugh and shared great stories. Our most sincere sympathy to the whole family.

Dave DeVos

October 24, 2005

Buzz, Kaye, and family,

Please accept Doreen and my sympathy on the passing of Buzz's father. Having lost my own dad last December, I know it is not an easy time. I know you have a lot of good memories to remember him by, and hopefully that will make this difficult time a little easier. I just wanted you to know we were thinking of you!

Brooke Biedinger

October 21, 2005

Conway,

Our sympathy in the passing of your Father. The last time I saw him he was riding the tractor, obviously enjoying the process of tending your deer plots. He inspired me to buy a John Deere and assume the same role with my son's Bart and Frank.It's obvious he saw his role as working for his family.Now he is overlooking his good deeds and family every day, with pride

Bart, Liz, Brandon, and Tristan Biedinger

October 21, 2005

Conway, Mary, Nick, Ryan, Laura, and Jackie,



We are deeply saddened with the loss of "Tut".



He lived a great life and you are all part of that.



He will always be a part of every hunt....past, present, and in the future.



Our thought are with you, we love you guys.

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