Marvin H. Townsend

Marvin H. Townsend, 89, of Winterset, Iowa, formerly of Garner, was taken home to the Lord, Friday, July 16, 2004. Marvin died at the Madison County Health Care System in Winterset, Iowa after two weeks of being critically ill with pneumonia and a stroke. He was placed in Hospice, Friday, July 9, where he spent his final days peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Marvin is survived by his wife, Lucille Townsend of Winterset, Iowa, two daughters, Victoria Wagner and her husband, Dan of Ankeny, Iowa; Trish Hubbard and husband, Roger of Winterset, Iowa; a sister, Lucille Roe of California; five grandchildren, Mike Gilbert, Katie Hubbard, Jennifer Porter, Nicole Leach, Scott Wagner and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Alvin Townsend; one sister, Virginia (Townsend) Yaekel and one grandson, Michael Hubbard. Marvin was born on September 16, 1914 on the Townsend Farm in Britt, Iowa; the son of Miller and Sophia (Rose) Townsend. His marriage to Lucille Yegge took place on April 12, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Garner. They were blessed with two daughters, Victoria and Trish. Marvin worked at Pritchards in Britt, Biram Olson in Mason City and Whites in Forest City, as a paint and body technician. He also worked for the government as a county corn bin superintendent and he retired from this employment in the late 1960’s. After her retired, he worked part time building grain elevators. Marvin was a 50 year member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Garner and a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Winterset for five and a half years. Marvin served his country for three years during World War II in the Army Air Core as a sergeant. He loved dancing, Bingo, Fishing, visiting his children, eating out and especially the trip he and Lucille took to Branson, Missouri to see the Lawrence Welk Show to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. 1:00 to 6:00 p.m where the family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday immediately following visitation. July 18, 2004 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset Visitation: A Mass of Christian Burial with viewing one hour prior will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2004 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, Iowa, with Celebrant Father Michael Schuller. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Garner, Iowa immediately following Mass. Memorial contributions may be directed to a fund established in his name Service: 10:30 a.m., Monday July 19, 2004 at A Mass of Christian Burial with viewing one hour prior at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner, Iowa Memorial: A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2004 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset, where the family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday immediately following visitation at Ochiltree's.