Memorial Services for Marvin W. Von Bargen Sr. will be held January 22, 2015 from 6-8pm at the First United Methodist Church of Baldwin City. This will be a potluck meal with family and friends sharing memories.
Marvin passed away peacefully at his home in Baldwin City Saturday January 10th, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.
Marvin was born December 7th 1937, in Shelton Washington, the son of William and Eva Martha Von Bargen.
He graduated from Shelton High School in 1954. He joined the Navy shortly after and saw a lot of the world. He achieved the rank of Second Class Chief Petty Officer.
Marvin moved to Lawrence Kansas in 1969. He married Sue Collins on November 30, 1986, she survives in the home. Other survivors include his children Robynee Von Bargen, Jay Von Bargen, Tom Von Bargen Bonita Von Bargen, Two step children, Tim Deshazer, and Robin Von Bargen. Many grand children, and anyone else who was in need of a father figure.
He was proceeded in death by a son William, step daughter Sheila Potts, his parents and twelve step brothers and sisters.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Marvin Von Bargen Memorial Fund, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Tom, I was sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
so sorry to learn of your loss,Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You were an inspiration to all – Rest in Peace Marvin. Till we again old-timer.
My heart goes out to family for their loss. He was a good man, and always had a way of making you laugh. He will be missed.
My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I remember Marvin so well and the good times all of us spent together in years past. He always made me smile. I know he will be missed by everyone that knew him.
I sure will miss him. He was the best grandpa any one could ask for. It’s gonna be different without him, but we have him in our hearts. I love you grandpa.
In all living things is hope
Marvin was a great man thoughts and prayers we will miss him very much
I am so sorry for your loss.