Marvin Margrabe

Marvin Anton Margrabe, 89 of Benton died Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and friends.  He was born in Dutchtown on August 10, 1933 to Robert and Mary Griffin Margrabe of Chaffee.  On Valentines Day, February 14, 1953, he married the love of his life, Mary Heuring.  They celebrated 68 years of marriage before her passing on September 14, 2021.

He worked for Todt Sheet Metal for 37 years, then 11 years for Industrial Systems before retiring in 2001.

He was a member of St. Denis Church, St. Denis Men’s Club, was a 4 ^th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the American Legion Post 369.

Marvin was an avid bowler, golfer, fisherman, Euchre player, St. Louis Cardinal fan, and was a member of the SEMO Horseshoe Association. You could find him almost every weekend organizing and pitching at a horseshoe tournament, wearing one of his signature hats, with a Stag in his hand and a smile on his face. He was happiest when he was camping with his friends on their annual squirrel and deer hunting trips.  Most people remember him for his and his wife, Mary’s love of dancing.   They rarely missed an opportunity to waltz or polka around the dance floor.  He was one of those people that if you spent any amount of time with him, you came away with a fond memory of him, whether it was his storytelling or his witty comebacks, he always made you smile.  His passion for volunteering was endless, be it cooking for church dinners, maintenance on the church grounds, working at a Knights of Columbus dinners and bingos, organizing horseshoe tournaments for the American Legion, or helping any of his family and friends with any project they were working on.

Survivors include a son, Walter (Janice) Margrabe of Cape Girardeau; two daughters, LaDonna (James) Gregory and JoAnn Easter of Benton; nine grandchildren, Matt (Christy) Margrabe, Carrie Vance, Kristen (Jacob) Martin, Aaron (Danielle) Margrabe, Jeannie (Nathan) DeVault, Raymond (Angie) Beasley, James Lee (Jami) Gregory, Christy (Brian) James, and Katherine Easter; nineteen great grandchildren; three great- great grandchildren and a brother, Lawrence Margrabe of Florissant, Missouri, who survived him only by several hours.  He passed on the same day.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; two brothers, Herman and Bob Margrabe and four sisters, Rita Todt, Norma Dick, MaryAnn Curtis and Doris Margrabe.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton.  Parish Rosary will be at 7:30 pm.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Friday at the St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton with Rev. Bala Swamy Govindu as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Denis Catholic Cemetery in Benton, Missouri

In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to St. Jude’s Cardinal Glennon Hospital and St. Denis Church