Marvin Arthur Lieneke, 90, Hermann, formerly from Chamois, passed away 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.
A lifelong farmer, he also served in the U.S. Army as a heavy equipment operator for two years.
Marvin worked for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis for a short time, part time for Eberlin Boats and Motors, Inc. for many years and later for Central Electric Power Plant after he retired from farming.
He was a good mechanic, who could weld and fabricate. In retirement, Marvin 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.
Marvin was united in marriage to Marie Jean Deeken Nov. 21, 1959, in Linn.
He is survived by wife, Marie; children, Mark Lieneke and wife Robin of Chamois, Marsha Gloe and husband Dale of Hermann and Marilyn Keilholz and husband Chris of Linn; grandchildren, Benjamin Gloe and wife Autumn, Justin Gloe, Dr. Emma Gloe, Kaylyn Bush and husband Nathan and Jessica Walter; step- grandchildren, Michael 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; cat, Buddy, who survives at the farm; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30, at Morton Chapel in Chamois followed by the funeral service and full Military Honors at 3 p.m. 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 fourth generation of Lieneke’s to be interred in the larger Chamois Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish Cemetery or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Chamois.
