Marvin E. Stanek Obituary (1934

Marvin E. Stanek, 76, of Hazleton, Iowa died suddenly on Friday morning, May 13, 2011 at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein, Iowa Mass of the Resurrection: 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Iowa; Officiating: Rev. Harry Koelker; Visitation: from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein where there will be a Parish Scripture at 7:00 P.M.; Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Hazleton, Iowa A Memorial Fund has been established in his name Online Obituary at: www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Marvin Eugene Stanek was born on July 13, 1934 at Toddville, Iowa, the son of Elmer and Vera (Bowers) Stanek. He married Jeanette Marie Kerns on February 25, 1956 at Independence, Iowa. Marvin farmed north of Hazleton for many years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein. Marvin enjoyed visiting with family and friends. When you came to visit, it was hard to get away and he would follow you out to your car still visiting. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, and going to farm sales. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marvin is survived by: Wife--Jeanette Stanek of Hazleton, Iowa 6 Children--Dixie (Lyle) Riggle of Independence, Iowa Debra (Durango) Steggall of Oelwein, Iowa Sharon Christensen of West Des Moines, Iowa Diana (Tim) Levendusky of Fairbank, Iowa Dwayne (Teresa) Stanek of Prairie du Chein, Wisconsin Jane Roushdi of Cedar Rapids, Iowa 11 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren 4 Brothers--Bill Stanek of Springville, Iowa Jim (Alice) Stanek of Oelwein, Iowa Harold Stanek and Roger Stanek both of Aurora, Iowa Sister--Marge (Merwin) Zerba of Hiawatha, Iowa He was preceded in death by his Parents--4 Brothers (Melvin, Alvin, and Raymond all in infancy and Frank Stanek) and a Sister (Carolyn Hovey).