Lawrence "Ken" Marvin, of Antigo, died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 85 years old. He was born on July 17, 1931 in Antigo, a son of the late Roy and Julia (Jicha) Marvin. He married Erla Rank on November 13, 1954 at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. She survives.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School, Class of 1950.
He served in the United States Army from July 9, 1952 to June 9, 1954 having served in Korea.
Ken was employed at Duffek Sand and Gravel in Antigo for 30 years.
He was a member of the Sparks-Doernenburg American Legion Post 3, Antigo and the Leland Tollefson Veterans of Foreign War Post 2653, Antigo.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewer fan. He enjoyed his morning coffee at Boettcher's Bar with his friends. He was a proud grandpa who loved time spent with grandkids.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Connie (Marion) Siara of Nobelsville, IN, Paula (Don) Washatko of Antigo and Julie (Tom) Kiernan of Farmingdale, NY; six grandchildren, Nathan, Noah, Michael, Joseph, Emily and Allison; and five great-grandchildren, Lilly, Marcus, Isaiah, Abel, Sydney.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol and Jane; and four brothers, Norman, Robert, Jerry and Mike.
A memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church in Hoffmann Hall from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Antigo veterans will conduct military honors at the church following Mass.
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My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. I just want to share a scripture that strengthened me during my most difficult times and hope it does the same for you; Isaiah 41:10: "Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not gaze about, for I am your God. I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteousness." So draw close to God in earnest prayer and he will draw close to you to take care of you.
I remember meeting Ken for the first time in 1981 or so. I asked him for his permission to marry his daughter, Connie. Can't really remember who was more nervous, but he said "sure". Best decision both of us ever made. Ken taught me how to ice fish, snow mobile, and pull up my tip ups just before they start biting. He taught me that Butternut was the "Dead Sea", never tell anyone that you were catching anything, and to always leave the doors open to the truck when driving to the middle of the lake. Ken was a soldier, a Korea War veteran, an honorable man. He was my father-in-law, a husband, a father, a grand-father, and a great grand-father. He will be missed. He will never be forgotten.
Im so sorry for your loss!! May he R.I.P!! I remember Uncle Ken when I was growing up and spending the night at their house, but in my later years I grew away from the family!! Again Im so sorry!!
I fished, hunted, worked, drank some beers, with Uncle Ken. He will be missed. Condolences to Erla, Connie, Paula, Julie and the rest of family and loved ones
Uncle Ken was a Great man - always enjoyed his company - Ken will be greatly missed. If their is anything that Deb & I can do at this difficult time, please ask. Dave & Deb Slater
Uncle Ken such special man! Rest in peace! Deepest sympathy to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kenny will be greatly missed! Micky and Jane Kolpack
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