- Date Of Birth: September 28, 1930
- Date Of Death: December 27, 2012
- State: Illinois
Marvin Raymond Horstmeier, 82, passed to be with his Lord on December 27, 2012.
He was born in Davis, Illinois on September 28, 1930 to Raymond and Anna (Schurch) Horstmeier. He graduated from Dakota High School 1949, University of Wisconsin Farm Short Course 1951. He enlisted in United States Air Force 1951-1955 and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. While in service he attended North Dakota State School of Science receiving a Degree of Administration. Marvin and Marie Brown were married September 6, 1952 at Durand United Methodist Church. Marvin farmed all his life on farms on Goeke Road.
He enjoyed working with his family. Marvin was a member of Davis United Methodist Church, Evening Star Lodge 414 A.F. and A.M. Davis for over 60 years. Scottish Rite Valley of Freeport, Freeport Shrine Club, Freeport T-Ten Club, Swords of Bunker Hill, Stockton, Tebala Shrine of Rockford, 50 year member of Davis Order of Eastern Star #470, Capernaum White Shrine of Jerusalem #4 Freeport, and Winnebago County Farm Bureau.
Survived by his wife, Marie, sons Merle (Jamie) Horstmeier, Mark (Susan) Horstmeier, daughter Margo (Jefre) Turman all of Davis. Grandchildren Michael Horstmeier, Davis, Matthew (Monica Musselman) Horstmeier, Durand, Ryan (Kelly) Thiel, Elkridge, MD, Cari Kettleson, Holly (Stephen) Olson, Alex Turman, Eric Turman all of Davis. Great grandchildren Noah Musselman, Caiden Horstmeier, Brody and Lexi Kettleson, Alessandra and Brennan Olson Brother Roger (Barbara) Horstmeier, Cape Haze, FL, Sister Sharon (Gary) Boeger, Davis, Maryann (Larry) Stubbe, Dakota, Sister-in-law Sharon (Garland) McHenry, Valrico, FL. Aunts Gertrude Schneeberger, Brodhead, WI, Sylvia Thoren, Freeport, Uncle Fred Schurch, Davis, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by parents, sister Marcia, grandson James and five aunts.
