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Marvin Von Bargen Obituary
Memorial Services for Marvin W. Von Bargen Sr. will be held January 22, 2015 from 6-8pm at the First United Methodist Church of Baldwin City. This will be a potluck meal with family and friends sharing memories.
Marvin passed away peacefully at his home in Baldwin City Saturday January 10th, 2015 after a long battle with cancer.
Marvin was born December 7th 1937, in Shelton Washington, the son of William and Eva Martha Von Bargen.
He graduated from Shelton High School in 1954. He joined the Navy shortly after and saw a lot of the world. He achieved the rank of Second Class Chief Petty Officer.
Marvin moved to Lawrence Kansas in 1969. He married Sue Collins on November 30, 1986, she survives in the home. Other survivors include his children Robynee Von Bargen, Jay Von Bargen, Tom Von Bargen Bonita Von Bargen, Two step children, Tim Deshazer, and Robin Von Bargen. Many grand children, and anyone else who was in need of a father figure.
He was proceeded in death by a son William, step daughter Sheila Potts, his parents and twelve step brothers and sisters.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Marvin Von Bargen Memorial Fund, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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ashley foster
January 22, 2015
I love u grandpa and miss u. Sue please if u need anything let me know.
Loretta James
January 20, 2015
prayers to the family. ove got good memories.
LaNeece Jardon
January 15, 2015
My heart goes out to you Sue and the family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, may you have peace with the memories you have shared.
Kelly
January 15, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all family and friends coping with this great loss. The scriptures in Jonh 11 have always brought me comfort when loosing a loved one. May God give you peace and hope.
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January 15, 2015
Miss you dad.JR
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