Marvin Augspurger
July 31, 1927 ~ May 26, 2018
Marvin Augspurger, 90, of Miller, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Burial followed at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller with military honors. A prayer service began at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at St. Ann’s Church, Miller.
Marvin was born in Sioux Falls on July 31, 1927, to Atlee and Dorothy (Koch) Augspurger. After graduating from Washington High School in 1945, Marvin served in the U. S. Army. In 1946, Marvin, his father and brothers opened the Sportsman’s Hunting Lodge in St. Lawrence. They also owned and operated Atlee Motor Sales, Midwest Supply, a farm implement business, and Augspurger Chevrolet and Buick. In 1958, Midwest Supply opened, and Marvin co-managed the store for 57 years. He retired in 2014 at the age of 87. He truly enjoyed his time spent assisting farmers and ranchers with their needs and stated he would do it all over again if he could!
Marvin was an avid sports fan, he participated in softball, bowling, and golf, in addition to cheering on his beloved Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Miller Rustlers. Other hobbies he took pleasure in were hunting, fishing and boating. Marvin was known for his sense of humor and the telling of a good joke.
Marvin was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller where he served as an usher and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. Marvin and Rosemary were married for 63 years before Rosemary’s passing in June 2015. He missed her presence every single day. His family celebrates him as the wonderful man he was. We will always cherish our heartfelt memories and times spent together.
He is survived by his five children: Mary (Craig) Cooper of Spearfish; Barbara (David) Schempf of Spearfish; Nancy (Gregg) Carlson of Aberdeen; Janet (Terry) Bosecker of Gillette, WY; and Charles (Bridgett) Augspurger of Hartford; 13 grandchildren: Max Cooper, Sydney (Deming) Haugland, Lauren (Patrick) Williams, John (Emma) Schempf; Christina (Derek Watada) Carlson, Robert (Alexi Brown) Carlson and Kelley Carlson, Rachel (Ty) Phillips, Austin (Amanda Bigge) Augspurger, Andrew, Nelson, Jack and Grant Augspurger; seven great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Lorraine Augspurger and Althea Augspurger and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Rosemary; his parents: Atlee and Dorothy and six siblings and in-laws: Roland, Ione (Ansel) Reese, Kenneth, Robert (Viola), Wendell and Delores (John) Deardorff.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marvin’s arrangements.
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Do sorry for your loss he was a wonderful man
How very saddened we were to learn of Marc’s death. We have good memories–of business connections in Miller to golfing and our Hawaii vacation years ago. May your good memories and Gods love and grace help ease your loss. Sincerely, Harlan and Kathryn
Love you Marv You are once again with Rosemary.
Kim and my condolences to our cousins and their families. From the Opening weekends of pheasant hunting season to Uncle Marv playing Santa Claus in Toyland at Midwest Supply; we will miss his focus and sense of humor. May he rest in peace and you remember the loving times together. Steve
I’m so sorry to hear the sad news about Marvin. I’ve been thinking of my cousins and your families and wish you the best in this difficult time. My thoughts go back a long time ago to Christmas Eves at Grandma and Grandpa Augspurger’s house and the opening day of pheasant season in the fall. God Bless…
My deepest sympathy Marvin’s family. I remember him from Midwest Supply days. Really doesn’t seem like that long ago. Time really flies these days. May your good memories and God’s promise of eternal life help you thru the days ahead. Blessings to all of you!
my thoughts and prayers go out to all of my extended family.
We have great memories spending our summers with you all in Miller. Marv was always larger than life to us. He was such fun, teasing us and his sense of humor was legendary . He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your Dad was a true cornerstone of the Miller Community! My God grace you with comfort as you grieve & honor you with many happy memories.
Sending my deepest sympathies on Marvin’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him during the Midwest Supply years. He had a great sense of humor! May your memories help you through the sad days ahead.