He worked for area farmers until entering the United States Army where he served during the years of 1946 & 1947. He served in the Quartermaster Corps during the occupation of Japan. Marvin received the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal.
On his return home following his military service he began farming in the Craig area. In 1948 he was married to Ione Oerman, and she died in September of 1985. In 1989, Marvin was married to Elnora Lauritsen Taylor and they made their home in Fremont. Elnora died in August of 1993. In 1994, Marvin was married to Ruth Verbeek Reker. Soon after their marriage, they moved to the Craig area.
Marvin was baptized October 15, 1924 and confirmed May 15, 1938 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Arlington. He was currently a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Winslow. Marvin was also a member of American Legion Post 196 of Uehling.
Marvin was preceded in death, in addition to his wives Ione and Elnora, by his parents William and Olga, by a granddaughter, 2 sisters, a brother-in-law, and a sister-in-law.
Survivors: wife - Ruth
daughter - Lorie and husband Duane Aulston of Julesburg, Colorado
son - Kent and wife Terri Hoeneman of Craig
step-daughter - Cindy and husband Steve Warrick of Winter Springs, Florida
step-sons - Michael and wife Sharon Taylor of Nickerson
Gordon and wife Gail Taylor of Fremont
Wayne and wife Shirin Taylor of Blair
5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
7 step-grandchildren and 11 step-great grandchildren
sister - Florence and husband Gerald Kuss of Holdrege
2 brothers - Raymond Hoeneman of Fremont & Elmer Hoeneman of Omaha
7 brothers-in-law & 6 sisters-in-law
The funeral service will be 2 PM Thursday (April 16, 2009) in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Hooper (east of Winslow). Rev. Rodney Meske and Rev. Rick Kanoy will officiate. The committal will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 196. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. Visitation will be in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, on Wednesday, April 15th, from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Lyle & Patricia Verbeek
Glenn Dale, MD Thursday, April 16, 2009 Marvin loved to fish and we loved to eat them. He will be missed.Marvin and Donna Tayloe
Sullivan, MO Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Donna and I offer our condolances to Marvin's family. We are sorry for your loss. We are rembering the good visits that we had over the years.Mark & Stacey Oerman & boys
Waterbury, NE Tuesday, April 14, 2009 We were sorry to hear of Uncle Marvin's passing. He will be with God now to watch over the rest of us. He is a peace now.Harlond, Bernice & Danny Rice
Rosebud, MO Tuesday, April 14, 2009 We extend our sympathy at the loss of your loved one.Mike and Marlene Skophammer
Tekamah, Ne Tuesday, April 14, 2009 We feel fortunate to have known such a kind man and wish him peace.Marilyn & Leon Langemeier
Bridger, MT Tuesday, April 14, 2009 So sorry to learn of your loss! Karen Mundy left me a message on my cell phone! I wish we could be there with you at this time but we leave in early a.m. for a board meeting in New York. We will be back in Nebraska in May but we I will call you soon to talk. You have been so blessed to have foundn Marv - I only wish we could have gotten to know him better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours!Duane & Connie (Samson) Lienemann
Blue Hill, NE Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.