Marvin F. Badenhop
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Marvin was a lifelong farmer. He was a lifetime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Wauseon, where he served in his favorite position as a Trustee, held several church offices, Lutheran Layman's League, and enjoyed playing dartball. Marvin proudly served his country in the US Army and was a member of the Napoleon VFW, and the Ridgeville American Legion Post #454
He is survived by his children, Patricia (Alan) Rice, Keith (Sheila) Badenhop, Ken (Carol) Badenhop, Mary (John) Beck, Robert (Margie) Badenhop, Richard (Alesa) Badenhop, Peg Badenhop, and Brenda (Chris) Ohlinger; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren and one on the way. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Marcella; son, Eugene; granddaughter, Karla; grandson-in-law, Josh Gentry; great granddaughter, Anna; and siblings, Augusta Badenhop, Louise (William) Gerken, Esther (Martin) Elling, Herbert (Lydia) Badenhop, and Marie (Victor) Damman.
Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church on Friday, August 29,2025, at 11:00 AM with an hour of visitation prior to services. Interment will follow at the church cemetery where military honors will be accorded by the Ridgeville American Legion Post #454. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church or Fulton Manor Nursing & Rehab. Online condolences and messages may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com
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