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Marvin Micheels Obituary
November 30, 1927 - March 29, 2024
Marvin Dale Micheels, 96, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on March 29, 2024. Born in Omaha on November 30, 1927 to Edmund and Bertha Micheels, Marv grew up in Florence with two brothers, Edmund Jr. and Jack. He graduated from Tech High School and moved to Wyoming to work on a ranch before enlisting in the Army during WWII. Upon returning, he entered the rodeo and in doing so, met his future wife, Charlotte Spencer Micheels. They married on June 28, 1952 and had two children. Marv started his own construction company, Micheels Construction and worked until the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Charlotte; his two children, Paula (Doug) Engen and Greg (Kathy) Micheels; grandchildren Steve (Maria) Engen, Laura (Tim) Willey, Molly, Sarah and Scott Micheels; step-grandchildren Adam (Jen) Vogltanz, Amy Vogltanz; four great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and many other family and friends.
A small SERVICE and BURIAL was held in Fort Calhoun on April 6, 2024 with full military honors.
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Melena Ruth
April 23, 2024
Many great memories of times spent with Marvin and Charlotte over the years. I´m sure he and David are talking about their many golf games and other good times together. RIP Charmin´ Marvin.
VFW DISTRICT 10 /FRA BRANCH 276 CHAPLAIN,AMERICAN LEGION POST 331 CHAPLAIN
April 22, 2024
Thank you for your Service May you be Granted the Caisson of Honor to carry you on your Journey to a Restful Peace
Gayle Spencer
April 21, 2024
Uncle Marv was a gem. Lots of great memories.
Rhonda Harris RN
April 21, 2024
Charlotte and Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Marvin. I do remember meeting him Charlotte when you and I worked together at the Fort Calhoun clinic as well as meeting Paula. He was such a wonderful person. My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time and for Marvin´s service to our country. Thank you and God bless.
M S
April 21, 2024
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