Marvin Hargens
November 23, 1933 ~ March 9, 2018
Marvin Hargens, 84, of Miller, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Clarkson Health Care in Rapid City while receiving end of life care.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Lawrence Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2018 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the funeral home.
Marvin was born in November 23, 1933 to the parents of George and Bessie Hargens in Hand County, SD. He attended a rural county school and joined the US Air Navy in 1955. Marvin married Donna (McCue) on January 26th, 1962. The couple farmed for 50 years north of St. Lawrence and raised four children. Marvin foremost was a farmer; he also worked for Community Oil, Hand County Implement, owned D&M Liquors, and baled hay for several farmers in the area. Marvin left the farm in August 2013 to resided in his home in Miller, SD.
Marvin loved his dogs (he had several over the years), his most recent companion “Sprout”. He enjoyed the daily newspapers, and was a master at SUDOKO. Marvin loved his morning grapefruit, a good steak and an occasional trip to the casino. His mind was sharp and he was a great historian.
He is survived by his children: Robert (Patsy) LeGrand of St. Lawrence, Susan (Brad) Mareska of Mobridge, Yvonne “Vonnie” (Galen) Tapio of Rapid City, and Connie (Bill) Martinmaas of Reno NV; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers: Charles (Joyce) Hargens, Richard Hargens, Lester (Carolyn) Hargens, all of Miller, Raymond (Linda) Hargens of Idaho; sister: Hazel Clement of Miller; sisters-in-law: Lois Hargens, Charlene Hargens, Katherine McCue, and Pam (Dale) Weeder; along with several nieces and nephews.
Marvin was preceded in death by wife, Donna McCue; his parents: George and Bessie Hargens; grandson, Talis Tapio; two sisters: Mable Holt and Eileen Stender; two brothers: George Hargens and Edward (Deacon) Hargens.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marvin's arrangements.
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Sorry for your loss. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Marvin was one of the nicest and most fun guys I have known. He and Donna use to be a riot and many good times were had. They both will be missed by many. My thoughts are with their kids.
Our condolences to all of Marvin’s family. Marvin is a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you all, God Bless
It’s never easy to lose a loved one–sorry for your loss. May Gods love and grace along with good memories help ease your loss.