Marvin A. Birkholz
Marvin Birkholz, “Damn Near 100,” Grand Forks, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 in 4000 Valley Square-Woodside Village, Grand Forks.Marvin Arthur Birkholz was born to Fred William Birkholz and Lydia (Otto) Birkholz on March 25, 1914 at Charles City, Iowa; the family moved to Grand Forks one year later. Thrust into responsibility at a young age, Marvin actively farmed until 1988. The big German met a small Czech, Violet Kopecky, in 1942; the two were united in marriage on July 2nd of that year.
- Marvin A. Birkholz
Marvin A. Birkholz
Marvin Birkholz, “Damn Near 100,” Grand Forks, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 in 4000 Valley Square-Woodside Village, Grand Forks.
Marvin Arthur Birkholz was born to Fred William Birkholz and Lydia (Otto) Birkholz on March 25, 1914 at Charles City, Iowa; the family moved to Grand Forks one year later. Thrust into responsibility at a young age, Marvin actively farmed until 1988. The big German met a small Czech, Violet Kopecky, in 1942; the two were united in marriage on July 2nd of that year.
Marvin was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran in Grand Forks, first in the “old” church downtown, and then at its current location. He sang in the choir through much of his membership, finally stepping out of the loft in his 70s. He served many years on the Grand Forks Township Board.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Violet, Grand Forks; a son, Gene (Cherene) Birkholz, Long Beach, CA; nephews, Roger, Tim, Jim, and John; nieces, Gloria Pope and Virginia Otis.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Elmer Birkholz, Edna Birkholz, Orville Birkholz, and Norine Marsh.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 715 24th Ave. South, Grand Forks. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks and one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks.
The family prefers that memorials be designated to the Valley Memorial Homes Foundation.
Online guest registration is available at www.amundsonfuneralhome.com
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Joyce N.
Grand Forks, ND 02/10/2013 10:13 PM
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Reginald U.
Dear Vi & Gene: Marvin was such a good story teller and we so enjoyed our visits with him but the last couple visits we knew it was getting near the end as he didn't want to talk or acknowledge us. Sorry we will not be there to attend his services as we are in Arizona but we will be thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers. Sincerely, Reg & Roselynn UrnessGrand Forks, ND 02/12/2013 12:00 PM
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