Marvin Arthur Lieneke, 90, of Hermann, formerly from Chamois, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville, after a short illness.
He was born Nov. 18, 1933, to Edwin and Alice (Boss) Lieneke in the Morrison river bottom.
He was united in marriage to Marie Jean Deeken, Nov. 21, 1959, in Linn.
A lifelong farmer, he also served in the U.S. Army as a heavy equipment operator for two years. He worked for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis for a short time, and worked part time for Eberlin Boats and Motors, Inc. for many years. He later worked for Central Electric Power Plant after he retired from farming.
Marvin was a good mechanic, who could weld and fabricate. In retirement, he did artistic woodworking projects and shared them with many local residents. He loved to talk about the past and had excellent knowledge of the people in the area from years ago.
He is survived by wife, Marie, of at the home; children: Mark (Robin) Lieneke of Chamois, Marsha (Dale) Gloe of Hermann, and Marilyn (Chris) Keilholz of Linn; grandchildren, Benjamin (Autumn) Gloe, Justin Gloe, Dr. Emma Gloe, Kaylyn (Nathan) Bush, and Jessica Walter; step-grandchildren, Michael Massey and Benjamin Massey; great-grandchild, Lachlan Walter; step-great-grandchildren, Cali Conley and Erick Massey; sister, Margaret Sachse; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Whithaus Deeken and Mary Ruth Riegel Deeken; and cat, Buddy, who survives at the farm; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services and full military honors were held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30, at Morton Chapel in Chamois with Deacon Bob Schowengerdt officiating. Interment will be at a later date at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish Cemetery in Chamois. Marvin will be the 4th generation of Lieneke’s to be interred in the larger Chamois Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish Cemetery or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel in Chamois
