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Marvin McNickle Obituary

McNICKLE
Lt. Gen. MARVIN L. MCNICKLE

US Air Force, (Ret.)

Age 93 of Arlington, VA, died Sunday, August 19, 2007. Born in Doland, South Dakota, he was the son of the late Miles and Blanche LaBrie McNickle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Maj. Gen. Melvin F. McNickle. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary Elizabeth McNickle; a daughter, Mollie McNickle Wheeler and her husband, Rick; a son, Mark L. McNickle and his wife, Dondie; two grandchildren, Susan Virginia Wheeler and Nathaniel Wheeler. Funeral services for Lt. Gen. Marvin L. McNickle will be conducted at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Ste. 501, Falls Church, VA 22042. MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Arlington, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 22, 2007.

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Margaret McNickle

August 29, 2007

Uncle Mar was such an influence in all our lives. What a gentle man with such a sense of humor! He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Betty, Molly & Mark, during this difficult time.

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