CLERGY
Rev. Dean Schroeder
CASKETBEARERS
Robin Holec
Kevin Holec
Bill Wenzel
Quentin Thompson
Doug Eickhoff
Kyle Odens
Marvin W. Holec was born Thursday, October 8, 1936 at Yankton, South Dakota to William and Marie (Fryda) Holec. He was united in marriage to Darlene (Wenzel) Frey on August 5, 1977. Together they made their home on the family farm, a Century Farm, southeast of Tyndall. Marvin enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing and traveling with his wife. Throughout his life, Marvin served his community as a member of the American Polled Hereford Association, American Gelbvieh Association, Bon Homme School Board, and ZCBJ Lodge.
Marvin died on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls at the age of 77 years, 1 month, and 18 days.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Darlene, of Tabor; six children: Robin (Diane) Holec of Tabor, Kevin Holec of Minneapolis, Deon (Doug) Eickhoff of Spencer, Iowa, Bill (Kim) Wenzel of Tabor, Jackie (Quentin) Thompson of Mitchell, and Becky (Kyle) Odens of Imperial, Nebraska; twelve grandchildren: Derek, Sara and Ashley Holec, Trenton and wife Cate Holec, Michael, Daniel and Joshua Holec, Austin Eickhoff, Sean and Erica Thompson, Bridgette and Courtney Odens; and two great-grandchildren: Kaylee and Jaxson Holec.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie, son Billy Holec, sister Marcine Namanny, and son-in-law Robert Kampshoff.