Marvin A. Gonitzke, 96, left this earth to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Dove Healthcare in Osseo.
Marvin was born to Carl and Olga (Zimmerman) Gonitzke on August 11, 1922 in the Town of Washington. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Cleghorn, WI.
Marvin is survived by his sister-in-law, Esther Gonitzke of Osseo, WI; nephew, David (Joanne) Gonitzke of Rockford, IL; niece, Susan (Jeff) Smith of Augusta, WI; great niece, Jennifer Dooley of Long Beach, CA; two great nephews, Matthew Gonitzke of Wichita, KS and Lyman Smith of Eau Claire, WI.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edwin Gonitzke; sister, Lavina Nelson; and niece, Yvonne Dooley.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Ed Olson of Strum, WI, for all of his help and friendship through the years, and to the entire staff at Dove Nursing Home in Osseo and Heartland Hospice in Eau Claire for the loving care Marvin received while he was there.
A Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church (3720 Highway HH, Eleva) on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 11:00 am with Rev. Timothy Moe officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at church. Burial will take place at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Family and friends may leave online condolences at www.smithfuneralec.com.
