Marvin VanDerWerff
October 10, 1938 ~ April 22, 2018
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Marvin Van Der Werff, 79, of Miller, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Burial followed at Morningside Cemetery, Ree Heights. Visitation began one hour prior to the funeral service.
Marvin was born October 10, 1938, in Miller, South Dakota, to Albert and Henrietta (Menning) Van Der Werff. He lived in various places including Wessington, Ree Heights, Huron, and finally Miller. Marvin worked as a janitor for the Miller School District.
Marvin was a faithful member of the Methodist Church, Miller Lions Club, and the Miller Booster Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing games, singing and playing the tambourine with the Blachford’s Band but attending all Miller Rustler sporting events was his absolute favorite. Marvin became well known as Miller’s #1 Rustler Fan.
Grateful to have shared in Marvin’s life is his brother, Kenneth (Jan) Van Der Werff; nieces: Debbie (James) Daley and Pam (Jeff) Heasley; nephews: Rick (Patty) Phinney, Todd (Holli) Phinney, Rollie Van Der Werff, Kevin (Veronica) Van Der Werff, Keith (Vicki) Van Der Werff, Kent (Marci) Van Der Werff, Lucas (Stacy) Van Der Werff, and Tommy (Chrissy) Van Der Werff; sister-in-law, Arlene Van Der Werff; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Inez (James) Phinney; brothers: Edward and Robert Van Der Werff; infant brother, Carl Van Der Werff; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Memorials can be directed to the Miller Booster Club.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marvin's arrangements.
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How saddened we were to learn of Marvin’s passing. He led a courageous life, always looking for the positive! His devotion to Miller high school sports was noted and he will be missed.
Kenny and family, I’m sorry to hear that Marvin passed away, but he is in a much better place in Heaven now. Your Old Buddy, Gary.
Marvin, i worked with you at MHS, and you were a friend to all, a hard worker and always doing your best,working hard despite your deep challenges. I thank you for being a good example everyday. Our deepest condolences to your family. We know you will miss Marvin. May God show you His love throughout your grief, and bless you with fond memories daily.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Marvin VanDerWerff.
Our Deepest sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
So sorry for your loss Marvin was a wonderful man
We got to know Marvin really well as he rode us with us to many sporting events out of town and in Miller. We would pick him up every Sunday at the Manor to attend church with us. We really missed that when he had to go to the Manor but I know he went to the church services there. Sending our Sympathy to the VanDerWerff families!!
He was a wonderful person and kind to all. He was dependable and honorable. He was very loyal and once you were his friend you were his friend for a life time. He will be missed by everyone. I’m so sorry that I can’t be there to celebrate his life.
I have the most fondest memories of Marvin on the bus to activities and he was always polite and courteous and of course a terrific Miller Rustler fan.
Marvin was the best great uncle a niece could wish for! He will be missed