Marvin M. Andersen, Lt. Col., FA US Army, Ret., 98 of Dakota City, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at his home, comforted by family.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Scottish Rite Temple in Sioux City, with Neil Peck, C.S. officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Temple, with a Masonic Service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment, with full military honors, will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
Marvin was born on November 8, 1920 in Blair, Nebraska to John Christian and Armilda Jane (Burcham) Andersen.
He married Evelyn Williams on February 8, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska, to which union, five children were born.
Marvin served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1969. During his service to our country, Marvin was in the Infantry in Italy, France, and Germany during World War II, was battlefield commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant for valor in 1944, and commanded an artillery company during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the "Prefix 5" for Nuclear Weapons Employment qualified, and in 1963, served under General Creighton Abrams, writing the artillery and nuclear portions of the new defense plan for Western Europe. Marvin inspected nuclear capable units during the Vietnam War, and was awarded 32 medals and decorations including the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star with "V" device and 3 Oakleaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal, and two Purple Hearts.
Marvin was a member of the Kiwanis International and was the Distinguished President for South Sioux City Kiwanis Club, Distinguished Lt. Governor of Division 13, and was Distinguished Governor for Nebraska and Iowa. Marvin was a Mason for 77 years. He was the Worshipful Master Alpha Lodge, Worshipful Master Omadi Lodge, Knight Commander of the Court of Honor - Sioux City Scottish Rite, and Honorary Inspector General 33rd degree.
Marvin lived a lifetime of service to his country, his family, and his Creator. He served as a shining example of what it is to be a leader.
Marvin was also an avid hunter and fisherman and took great pride in his garden.
His absence will be deeply felt through the generations he left behind, but all are thankful for the many years they were given to learn from, laugh with, and love him.
Left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 78 years, Evelyn, children Judith (Ronald) Box of Lebanon, TN, Marvin J. (Cheryl) Andersen of South Sioux City, NE, James (Kim) Andersen of Mizpah, MN, Joan (John) Fickler of Dakota City, NE and Joyce (Wayne) Deilke of Woodbury, MN; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Milton, David and John, son-in-law James Barrett and great-grandson Brant Barrett.
Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Scottish Rite Temple in Sioux City, with Neil Peck, C.S. officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Temple, with a Masonic Service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment, with full military honors, will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
Marvin was born on November 8, 1920 in Blair, Nebraska to John Christian and Armilda Jane (Burcham) Andersen.
He married Evelyn Williams on February 8, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska, to which union, five children were born.
Marvin served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1969. During his service to our country, Marvin was in the Infantry in Italy, France, and Germany during World War II, was battlefield commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant for valor in 1944, and commanded an artillery company during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the "Prefix 5" for Nuclear Weapons Employment qualified, and in 1963, served under General Creighton Abrams, writing the artillery and nuclear portions of the new defense plan for Western Europe. Marvin inspected nuclear capable units during the Vietnam War, and was awarded 32 medals and decorations including the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star with "V" device and 3 Oakleaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal, and two Purple Hearts.
Marvin was a member of the Kiwanis International and was the Distinguished President for South Sioux City Kiwanis Club, Distinguished Lt. Governor of Division 13, and was Distinguished Governor for Nebraska and Iowa. Marvin was a Mason for 77 years. He was the Worshipful Master Alpha Lodge, Worshipful Master Omadi Lodge, Knight Commander of the Court of Honor - Sioux City Scottish Rite, and Honorary Inspector General 33rd degree.
Marvin lived a lifetime of service to his country, his family, and his Creator. He served as a shining example of what it is to be a leader.
Marvin was also an avid hunter and fisherman and took great pride in his garden.
His absence will be deeply felt through the generations he left behind, but all are thankful for the many years they were given to learn from, laugh with, and love him.
Left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 78 years, Evelyn, children Judith (Ronald) Box of Lebanon, TN, Marvin J. (Cheryl) Andersen of South Sioux City, NE, James (Kim) Andersen of Mizpah, MN, Joan (John) Fickler of Dakota City, NE and Joyce (Wayne) Deilke of Woodbury, MN; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Milton, David and John, son-in-law James Barrett and great-grandson Brant Barrett.
Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes
Marvin M. Andersen, Lt. Col., FA US Army, Ret., 98 of Dakota City, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at his home, comforted by family.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Scottish Rite Temple in Sioux City, with Neil Peck, C.S. officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Temple, with a Masonic Service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment, with full military honors, will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
Marvin was born on November 8, 1920 in Blair, Nebraska to John Christian and Armilda Jane (Burcham) Andersen.
He married Evelyn Williams on February 8, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska, to which union, five children were born.
Marvin served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1969. During his service to our country, Marvin was in the Infantry in Italy, France, and Germany during World War II, was battlefield commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant for valor in 1944, and commanded an artillery company during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the "Prefix 5" for Nuclear Weapons Employment qualified, and in 1963, served under General Creighton Abrams, writing the artillery and nuclear portions of the new defense plan for Western Europe. Marvin inspected nuclear capable units during the Vietnam War, and was awarded 32 medals and decorations including the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star with "V" device and 3 Oakleaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal, and two Purple Hearts.
Marvin was a member of the Kiwanis International and was the Distinguished President for South Sioux City Kiwanis Club, Distinguished Lt. Governor of Division 13, and was Distinguished Governor for Nebraska and Iowa. Marvin was a Mason for 77 years. He was the Worshipful Master Alpha Lodge, Worshipful Master Omadi Lodge, Knight Commander of the Court of Honor - Sioux City Scottish Rite, and Honorary Inspector General 33rd degree.
Marvin lived a lifetime of service to his country, his family, and his Creator. He served as a shining example of what it is to be a leader.
Marvin was also an avid hunter and fisherman and took great pride in his garden.
His absence will be deeply felt through the generations he left behind, but all are thankful for the many years they were given to learn from, laugh with, and love him.
Left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 78 years, Evelyn, children Judith (Ronald) Box of Lebanon, TN, Marvin J. (Cheryl) Andersen of South Sioux City, NE, James (Kim) Andersen of Mizpah, MN, Joan (John) Fickler of Dakota City, NE and Joyce (Wayne) Deilke of Woodbury, MN; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Milton, David and John, son-in-law James Barrett and great-grandson Brant Barrett.
Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Scottish Rite Temple in Sioux City, with Neil Peck, C.S. officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Temple, with a Masonic Service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment, with full military honors, will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2019 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
Marvin was born on November 8, 1920 in Blair, Nebraska to John Christian and Armilda Jane (Burcham) Andersen.
He married Evelyn Williams on February 8, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska, to which union, five children were born.
Marvin served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1969. During his service to our country, Marvin was in the Infantry in Italy, France, and Germany during World War II, was battlefield commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant for valor in 1944, and commanded an artillery company during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the "Prefix 5" for Nuclear Weapons Employment qualified, and in 1963, served under General Creighton Abrams, writing the artillery and nuclear portions of the new defense plan for Western Europe. Marvin inspected nuclear capable units during the Vietnam War, and was awarded 32 medals and decorations including the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star with "V" device and 3 Oakleaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal, and two Purple Hearts.
Marvin was a member of the Kiwanis International and was the Distinguished President for South Sioux City Kiwanis Club, Distinguished Lt. Governor of Division 13, and was Distinguished Governor for Nebraska and Iowa. Marvin was a Mason for 77 years. He was the Worshipful Master Alpha Lodge, Worshipful Master Omadi Lodge, Knight Commander of the Court of Honor - Sioux City Scottish Rite, and Honorary Inspector General 33rd degree.
Marvin lived a lifetime of service to his country, his family, and his Creator. He served as a shining example of what it is to be a leader.
Marvin was also an avid hunter and fisherman and took great pride in his garden.
His absence will be deeply felt through the generations he left behind, but all are thankful for the many years they were given to learn from, laugh with, and love him.
Left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 78 years, Evelyn, children Judith (Ronald) Box of Lebanon, TN, Marvin J. (Cheryl) Andersen of South Sioux City, NE, James (Kim) Andersen of Mizpah, MN, Joan (John) Fickler of Dakota City, NE and Joyce (Wayne) Deilke of Woodbury, MN; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Milton, David and John, son-in-law James Barrett and great-grandson Brant Barrett.
Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes
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