Marvin W. Rockefeller

Marvin was born June 23, 1935, in Wayne, Mich. He graduated from Bad Axe High School and joined the U.S. Army. After serving his country overseas in Korea, Marvin returned to the states.

Marvin married Linda Brown on July 3, 1969; they were married 47 years. Marvin is survived by his wife; daughter Shaney Rockefeller; daughter and fiance Jamie Rockefeller and Andy O'Neill; sisters Norma Freytag (Bill) of Florida and Debra Zawada (Jeff) of Portland, Ore.; brother-in-law Steve Brown (Kathy); and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Marvin worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for more than 50 years and retired from Rowand Machinery of Spokane. He loved his family, friends and neighbors as well as fishing, boating, woodworking, playing cards and pulling practical jokes. He was always willing to lend a hand where needed, cook for the community and make people laugh.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Cottonwood Creek Community Church. A luncheon will be held at the Lenore Community Center following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Lenore Community Center, Cottonwood Creek Community Church, or the charity of your choice.