Marvin Geis
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On March 3, 2016 @ 9:34 am In 2016,Obituaries | 19 Comments
A lifelong resident of Marystown, MN, Marvin Andrew Geis was 78 years old, when he passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, March 2, 2016, while recovering from colon cancer surgery, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. A simple man, Marv was an individual, who taught his family by examples, the true meaning of loyalty, generosity, honesty, wisdom and the ethic of hard work. He was a strong man devoted to his faith, farming and most of all family. Marv had a great sense of humor, with his hardy and contagious laugh heard echoing in any room!
All of the service will be held at The Parish of St. Joachim and Anne (Marystown). The family will greet guests on Sunday, March 6 from 2-7 pm and on Monday, March 7 from 9:15-10:30 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, presided by Father Peter Hughes. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Alex Geis, Spencer Geis, Jamie Von Bank, Cory Von Bank, Andy Geis, Jake Klegstad, Dalton O’Brien, and Landon Karst. Marv will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s of Marystown Catholic Cemetery.
On the family farm in Marystown, Marv was born the second of nine children to Paul George and Loretta Rose (Busch) Geis on October 14, 1937. He walked to and from school (uphill both ways!) at Marystown Catholic School, where Marv graduated from the eighth grade. Like most farm boys of this era, he was needed to work side by side with his parents on the farm. For a few years, Marv even worked some odd jobs, hauling milk cans for Fritz Doerr and working for an area cement contractor. But he was always drawn back to his roots of farming, so Marv returned working on the family farm.
It was at the Spring Lake Pavilion, Marv met a beautiful woman, Mary Lou Menke. Dancing the night away, he later drove her home and the rest is history. On April 22, 1961 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Jordan, MN, Marv and Mary Lou were united in Holy Matrimony. With the exception of a few short months, he took his first breath in the same house, Marv and Mary Lou have shared together for nearly 55 years. They were blessed with nine children, Tim, Jean, John, Mary, Julie, Paula, Joe, Karen and Sharon.
Over the years, Marv seen the evolution of farming. He first cultivated and cut hay with a team of horses and later working these same fields with his first and only four wheeled John Deere tractor. He milked thousands of cows, first by hand and later by machine. In January of 2003, Marv sold the cows and began raising beef cattle. Working side by side as a couple and family, countless hours were spent fixing equipment and fence, tending to the animals, picking up rock and working in the fields. All this hard work earned the Geis family the Outstanding Farm Family of the year.
Years ago, Sunday’s were sacred. It meant attending church together as a family, taking Sunday drives, stopping for a bite to eat and visiting relatives along the way. Over the years, Marv and Mary Lou enjoyed dancing, playing cards and listening to old time music. Retiring from milking the cows, Marv still worked the fields. But now he and Mary Lou were able to focus on the simpler things in life, especially being grandparents. Marv’s softer side came out as his face would light up seeing his grandchildren. He loved teasing them, giving them nicknames and just spending time with them.
Left to honor Marv’s life and will forever miss and love him is wife Mary Lou; children, Tim (Nancy) Geis, Jean (Brian) Von Bank, John (Connie) Geis, Mary (Dean) Klegstad, Julie (Tim) O’Brien, Paula (Bryan) Karst, Joe (Jessica) Geis, Karen (Nate) Hentges, Sharon (Jason) Henning; grandchildren, Alex (Becky) Geis, Spencer (Kami) Geis, Greta (Ben) Bauer, Joel Hergott, Alan Hergott, Ben Hergott, Melissa (Chad) Heitz, Jamie (Aubre) Von Bank, Cory (Dani) Von Bank, Andy Geis, Billy Geis, Nick Geis, Hannah Klegstad, Jake Klegstad, Emma Klegstad, Dalton O’Brien, Michael O’Brien, Amber O’Brien, Evan O’Brien, Landon Karst, Ella Karst, Addie Karst, Jailyn Geis, Luke Geis, Lance Geis, Levi Geis, Heath Hentges, Ruby Lou Hentges, Hudson Hentges; great-grandchildren, Kallista Geis, Tinsley Geis, Nora Heitz; siblings, Marlene Hartman, Roger (Joyce) Geis, Carol (Virgil) Gestach, Ronnie (JoAnn) Geis, Judy (Tom) Dehmer, Bonnie (Tim) Scharnhorst, Kenny (Cindy) Geis, Donna (Dave) Seivert; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by parents and brother-in-law, Cyril Hartman.
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Our sympathy to the entire Geis family during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our prayers.
“When you are joyful, and when you say ‘yes’ to life and have fun projecting positivity all around you, then you become the sun in the center of every constellation. People will want to be near you.” –Shannon L. Alder
Marv is now where the angels sing. Where there is nothing but laughter. Where there is joy. And peace. Know that Marvin still lives . . . here and in the constellations.
Mary Lou and family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort. We have so many good memories of being with Marv and all of you.
Larry & Kathy
Our deepest sympathy to Marylou and family for the loss of Marvin, Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mary & family,
What a joy it was to know Marvin (and you!) and live next door to you for over 23 years. We have such fond memories of the “Geis clan”. We are both so sorry for your loss — Marv will be dearly missed.
Bruce & Deb
Sharon:
My sympathies on the loss of your father from your old neighbor Russ.
Sending prayers and peace to your family on the loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather. cherish the memories.
Kevin and Nancy From
So sorry for your loss. Will miss that great laugh and smile.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you for your loss. May you have peace knowing Marvin’s memories will live on forever through all of you. One of my favorite memories is seeing Marvin and MaryLou driving down the country roads on the green Gator checking the crops.
Mary Lou (Menke) Geis was our neighbor when I was growing up on the Menke farm. Our sympathy to Mary Lou and the family.
Aunt Mary and family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my Uncle Marvin, a man who epitomized the commitment to hard work and love for family. I have many wonderful childhood memories of him as the “Ohio Geis’s” would invade the farm during a summer visit, helping milk the cows (Marvin would squirt us with the milk), working out in the fields, and helping with the manure spreader. 🙂
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity in January to see Marvin walking Sharon down the aisle and dancing with her at her wedding. I know that was a special moment that the entire family will never forget.
Please know that my family will be praying for your family as you all cope with the loss of Uncle Marvin. But I believe, as I trust you do, that there is a great reward in store in heaven for those who, in this life, place their trust in the Lord Jesus.
Love,
Darrel, Karen, Joshua and Jordan Geis
Romans 15:13
Sorry for your loss, to you and your family.
To the whole family , you have our sympathy and God Bless you all .Words cannot express the hurt you feel .The best part are your memories . You will hold them in your heart forever and his laugh . Phyllis”s children told me to com around to see them because my voice sounds like Phyllis .How great to hear that . You have pick special things out .Love to all .
John, our prayers and thoughts are with you and family.
While I only know some of Marvin’s children , I can only surmise that the apple did not fall far from the tree. Leaving behind children who are wonderful human beings is the greatest legacy of all. Rest in peace Marvin , you did your job! Condolences to the entire family.
What a wonderful life story! It gives me a full picture of why Mary is so wonderful. I work at Southdale Peds with Mary who runs a smoothe ship in the business office and can multitask like no ones business! Likely skills learned from her dad! Plus she has his smile 🙂
So sorry to hear of Marvin’s passing. Always enjoyed visiting with both of you at events the past years. Many fond memories Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep you in his arms. Love to all
To my dear friend Mary Lou and family,
I just read the obit in Jordan Independent and pass along my condolences. We had a good early history, Mary Lou, and I think of those days often – walking the country roads, the early years at St. John’s, riding on the same school bus, meeting at church bazaars, then the high school years and seeing you and Marvin at country dances, and finally getting caught up at mid life, our 35th class reunion and never stopping talking! You have a treasury of memories to ease your sorrow along a bit now with all those wonderful children around you. Now, as then, kind thoughts are winging their way from Canada! Your old friend Alice.
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Marvin was such a wonderful man. I can still hear his laugh! Our prayers to all of you during this difficult time. Hold on to the many memories that all of you have. So many great stories to share about Marvin.
Love and prayers to all –
Garry, Ann, Trenton and Austin