Marvin Edwin Vaske, age 79, of Garnavillo, IA, died Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA.
Marvin was born to Edmund & Anastasia (Hermsen) Vaske, on April 8, 1936, in New Vienna Iowa. Marvin graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School where he enjoyed baseball, basketball and being a mass server.
Marvin entered the U.S. Navy and served from 1955 to 1957.
He then married Patricia Langel of Luxemburg on February 8, 1958 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They were later blessed with 6 children,
Marvin & Pat farmed for 43 years together; enjoying his Holsteins, green equipment and working the land. He also drove school bus for Clayton Ridge School District and worked for ABS until he moved to Garnavillo.
Marvin served on St. Joseph's Parish Council, was a Eucharistic Minister, Mass Server and was a member of the church choir. He also served on the Clayton County Planning and Zoning Commission. Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and loved to trap shoot.
Marvin is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Patricia; children, Randy Vaske of McGregor, Cheryl (Darwin) Funk of Vinton, Lynne (Michael) Finnegan of Colesburg, Janet (Pat) Harris of Moore Haven FL, Rhonda (Stan) Mueller of Sherrill and Glen (Tiffany) Vaske of Tiffin; twelve grandchildren, Marie Funk, Nick (Lindsey) Funk, Michelle Finnegan, Brianna Finnegan, Ethan Harris, Taylor Harris, Nathan Harris, Adam Mueller, Emily Mueller, Joseph Vaske, Delaney Vaske and Lauren Vaske; 4 great grandchildren, Kylie Robertson, Hailey Robertson, Owen Funk and Gavin Funk; four siblings, Doris Goedken of Earlville, Virgene Bockenstedt of Dyersville, Charlie (Donna) Vaske of New Vienna; sister in law, Mary Vaske of Dyersville and many other relatives and friends.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Chris & Erin Mueller; brother, Ralph Vaske, two brothers in law, Floyd Goedken and Marty Bockenstedt.
Funeral Service: Friday 10:30 A.M. January 15, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Garnavillo, Iowa
Interment: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Garnavillo, Iowa
Obituary & photo published by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa
Marvin was born to Edmund & Anastasia (Hermsen) Vaske, on April 8, 1936, in New Vienna Iowa. Marvin graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School where he enjoyed baseball, basketball and being a mass server.
Marvin entered the U.S. Navy and served from 1955 to 1957.
He then married Patricia Langel of Luxemburg on February 8, 1958 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They were later blessed with 6 children,
Marvin & Pat farmed for 43 years together; enjoying his Holsteins, green equipment and working the land. He also drove school bus for Clayton Ridge School District and worked for ABS until he moved to Garnavillo.
Marvin served on St. Joseph's Parish Council, was a Eucharistic Minister, Mass Server and was a member of the church choir. He also served on the Clayton County Planning and Zoning Commission. Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and loved to trap shoot.
Marvin is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Patricia; children, Randy Vaske of McGregor, Cheryl (Darwin) Funk of Vinton, Lynne (Michael) Finnegan of Colesburg, Janet (Pat) Harris of Moore Haven FL, Rhonda (Stan) Mueller of Sherrill and Glen (Tiffany) Vaske of Tiffin; twelve grandchildren, Marie Funk, Nick (Lindsey) Funk, Michelle Finnegan, Brianna Finnegan, Ethan Harris, Taylor Harris, Nathan Harris, Adam Mueller, Emily Mueller, Joseph Vaske, Delaney Vaske and Lauren Vaske; 4 great grandchildren, Kylie Robertson, Hailey Robertson, Owen Funk and Gavin Funk; four siblings, Doris Goedken of Earlville, Virgene Bockenstedt of Dyersville, Charlie (Donna) Vaske of New Vienna; sister in law, Mary Vaske of Dyersville and many other relatives and friends.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Chris & Erin Mueller; brother, Ralph Vaske, two brothers in law, Floyd Goedken and Marty Bockenstedt.
Funeral Service: Friday 10:30 A.M. January 15, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Garnavillo, Iowa
Interment: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Garnavillo, Iowa
Obituary & photo published by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa
Marvin Edwin Vaske, age 79, of Garnavillo, IA, died Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA.
Marvin was born to Edmund & Anastasia (Hermsen) Vaske, on April 8, 1936, in New Vienna Iowa. Marvin graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School where he enjoyed baseball, basketball and being a mass server.
Marvin entered the U.S. Navy and served from 1955 to 1957.
He then married Patricia Langel of Luxemburg on February 8, 1958 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They were later blessed with 6 children,
Marvin & Pat farmed for 43 years together; enjoying his Holsteins, green equipment and working the land. He also drove school bus for Clayton Ridge School District and worked for ABS until he moved to Garnavillo.
Marvin served on St. Joseph's Parish Council, was a Eucharistic Minister, Mass Server and was a member of the church choir. He also served on the Clayton County Planning and Zoning Commission. Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and loved to trap shoot.
Marvin is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Patricia; children, Randy Vaske of McGregor, Cheryl (Darwin) Funk of Vinton, Lynne (Michael) Finnegan of Colesburg, Janet (Pat) Harris of Moore Haven FL, Rhonda (Stan) Mueller of Sherrill and Glen (Tiffany) Vaske of Tiffin; twelve grandchildren, Marie Funk, Nick (Lindsey) Funk, Michelle Finnegan, Brianna Finnegan, Ethan Harris, Taylor Harris, Nathan Harris, Adam Mueller, Emily Mueller, Joseph Vaske, Delaney Vaske and Lauren Vaske; 4 great grandchildren, Kylie Robertson, Hailey Robertson, Owen Funk and Gavin Funk; four siblings, Doris Goedken of Earlville, Virgene Bockenstedt of Dyersville, Charlie (Donna) Vaske of New Vienna; sister in law, Mary Vaske of Dyersville and many other relatives and friends.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Chris & Erin Mueller; brother, Ralph Vaske, two brothers in law, Floyd Goedken and Marty Bockenstedt.
Funeral Service: Friday 10:30 A.M. January 15, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Garnavillo, Iowa
Interment: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Garnavillo, Iowa
Obituary & photo published by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa
Marvin was born to Edmund & Anastasia (Hermsen) Vaske, on April 8, 1936, in New Vienna Iowa. Marvin graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School where he enjoyed baseball, basketball and being a mass server.
Marvin entered the U.S. Navy and served from 1955 to 1957.
He then married Patricia Langel of Luxemburg on February 8, 1958 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They were later blessed with 6 children,
Marvin & Pat farmed for 43 years together; enjoying his Holsteins, green equipment and working the land. He also drove school bus for Clayton Ridge School District and worked for ABS until he moved to Garnavillo.
Marvin served on St. Joseph's Parish Council, was a Eucharistic Minister, Mass Server and was a member of the church choir. He also served on the Clayton County Planning and Zoning Commission. Marvin enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and loved to trap shoot.
Marvin is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Patricia; children, Randy Vaske of McGregor, Cheryl (Darwin) Funk of Vinton, Lynne (Michael) Finnegan of Colesburg, Janet (Pat) Harris of Moore Haven FL, Rhonda (Stan) Mueller of Sherrill and Glen (Tiffany) Vaske of Tiffin; twelve grandchildren, Marie Funk, Nick (Lindsey) Funk, Michelle Finnegan, Brianna Finnegan, Ethan Harris, Taylor Harris, Nathan Harris, Adam Mueller, Emily Mueller, Joseph Vaske, Delaney Vaske and Lauren Vaske; 4 great grandchildren, Kylie Robertson, Hailey Robertson, Owen Funk and Gavin Funk; four siblings, Doris Goedken of Earlville, Virgene Bockenstedt of Dyersville, Charlie (Donna) Vaske of New Vienna; sister in law, Mary Vaske of Dyersville and many other relatives and friends.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Chris & Erin Mueller; brother, Ralph Vaske, two brothers in law, Floyd Goedken and Marty Bockenstedt.
Funeral Service: Friday 10:30 A.M. January 15, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Garnavillo, Iowa
Interment: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery Garnavillo, Iowa
Obituary & photo published by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa
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