Marvin G. Pfaffe
Marvin G. Pfaffe, age 86 of Durand, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City with his family by his side.
Marvin was born on August 26, 1929 in Quincy, IL. He was the son of Richard and Eula Mae (Prewitt) Pfaffe. Marvin moved with his family to Minneapolis, MN at the age of 12. He attended and graduated from North High School in 1947 and went on to the University of Minnesota and earned an associate’s degree. In 1950, Marvin enlisted to the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Elmendorf in the Territory of Alaska. He was Honorably Discharged in 1953. Marvin married Dorothy Gall on December 23, 1950 Immanuel Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis. In 1953, Marvin returned to Minneapolis to work as an accountant at various places including Marquette Bank, Fabriteck, Gordon & Ferguson and Hoffman Engineering. Marvin continued taking college courses throughout his career and graduated from Concordia College in St. Paul with a Bachelor’s Degree in Buisness in 1991. He retired in 1994 but continued to work for companies on a short term basis. In 2013 Marvin and Dorothy moved to Durand, WI, where he remained the rest of his life, to be closer to family.
Throughout Marvin’s life, the one thing that mattered most was his faith in Jesus Christ. After his discharge from the Air Force, he and Dorothy became members of the Lutheran Church of the Triune God in Brooklyn Center and was active in the choir and held officer positions in the church leadership throughout the years. The friendships and memories attained while members of “Triune God” will always be their dearest. Their circle of friends in Christ expanded for Marvin and Dorothy when they joined the congregations where their son serves as Pastor in Durand and Plum City.
Marvin and Dorothy both loved to go fishing and golfing. Most of all, Marvin enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy, three children; Janet (Dennis) Karius of Chaska, MN, Nancy (Allen) Lindh of Shoreview, MN and Daniel (Debra) of Durand, WI, 11 grandchildren; Sarah (Richard), Katie (Michael), Adam (Katie), Susan (Kevin), Michael (Shannon), Matthew (Lacey), Peter (Patrice), Mark, Andrew (Audrey), Carissa and Jonathan (Emilee), seven great grandchildren; Adam, David, Rebekah, Mary, Steven, Naomi and Alex, two brothers; Don of Johnson City, TN and Bill (Barb) of Plymouth, MN, one sister; Sandra (John) Henderson of Ham Lake, MN, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister-in-law; Beverly Pfaffe.
Funeral Services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 23, 2016 at The Lutheran Church of the Triune God, 5827 Humboldt Ave N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 with Rev. Peter Preus officiating. Visitation was held from 5-7 PM Friday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand, WI and from 9 AM until the time services at the church on Saturday in Brooklyn Center.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.
Condolences may be made at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.
