Marvin Kreftmeyer

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Marvin M. Kreftmeyer, 88, Owensville, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at his home.

Marvin was born near Stony Hill, Jan. 1, 1931, a son of the late William and Amanda (Hurst) Kreftmeyer.

He was the widower of Dorothy (Heidmann) Kreftmeyer. They were united in marriage Sept. 21, 1952, at Ebenezer Stone Church, Gerald. Dorothy preceded him in death Aug. 10, 2003.

Marvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was a member of St. James Evangelical Church, Stony Hill, where he attended church every Sunday, and was a member of the Men’s Brotherhood, and a past church board member. He was also a member of the Rosebud American Legion and a Farm Bureau member.

Marvin was a farmer his whole life and was very dedicated to it. He always took the time to do things the right way. He was also an Allis Chalmers tractor enthusiast.

Marvin enjoyed swimming, camping, canoeing, and spending time with his family. His favorite food was swiss rolls with chocolate milk and Hershey candy bars.

Marvin is survived by a daughter, Linda L. Stolte, of New Haven; a son, Jimmy R. Kreftmeyer and wife Kay E., of Minooka, Ill.; by a son-in-law, Darryl Rasmussen, of Rosebud; by seven grandchildren, Crystal Cryder, Christina Grant, Gena Hiatt, Laura Abadie, Christopher Kreftmeyer, Bradley Rasmussen and Nicholas Stolte, by 14 great grandchildren, Keaton and Tessa Cryder, Mckenna and McCalum Kreftmeyer, Connor and Nora Grant, Ahna, Liam and Laina Rasmussen, Eli, Chase, and Zoe Hiatt, and Colette & Virginia Abadie, and by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a daughter, Marilyn Rasmussen.

Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 15th from 4-8 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven.

Funeral services followed at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Evangelical Church, Stony Hill, with Rev. Tom Lloyd officiating.

Burial was at St. James Cemetery, Stony Hill, Missouri. Memorials may be given to St. James Evangelical Church or St. James Cemetery. C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.