Marvin Gene Heisten

Marvin Gene Heisten obituary, Carthage, MO

Marvin Gene Heisten

Marvin Heisten Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ulmer Funeral Home - Carthage on Nov. 4, 2025.
Marvin Gene Heisten, 72, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Point Lookout Nursing Facility. Marvin was born on July 7, 1953, to Fredrick and Norma Heisten, in Carthage, Missouri. He was a longtime resident of Carthage before moving to Branson and is a former member of the Grace Pointe Assembly of God Church. He drove a truck for Regatta Transportation, a company he and his brother owned together. He really enjoyed fishing, playing golf, tuning into his ham radio, and helping other companies by building websites for them.
Marvin is survived by his only brother, Calvin Heisten of Branson, Missouri.
There will be a graveside service for Marvin at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Park Cemetery in Carthage, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage. Services will be officiated by Dan Ruhter.
Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

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