Obituary for Tut Marvin | Helgeson Funeral Home, Roseau, MN
- Date Of Death: October 19, 2005
- State: Minnesota
Randolph Arthur “Tut” Marvin was born on March 9, 1923 to parents George Griffen Marvin and Almina (Gibson) Marvin in Warroad where he spent his childhood. Following graduation in 1941 from Warroad High School, Tut enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard on December 8, 1941 and reported for duty at Minneapolis, MN on December 27, 1941. He was stationed at Old Saybrook Lighthouse, Saybrook, Connecticut from February 1942 until March 1943 when he was assigned to Motor Machinists School in Brooklyn, New York. He was then assigned to Coast Guard Patrol Base, Pier 9, East River, New York City where he was on Submarine Net Patrol from June, 1943 until August, 1946. In August 1946 he was transferred to Miami, Florida and served on the USCG Cutter Pandora until his terminal leave in November, 1946. He was discharged at St. Louis, Missouri on January 11, 1947 with the rank of MoMM 3/C after five years of service. On October 15, 1943 he was united in marriage to Mary M. Pate, St. Paul, MN at The Little Church Around The Corner (Church of the Transfiguration-Episcopal) in New York City. They made their home in Brooklyn, New York while Tut was on duty with the U.S. Coast Guard and Mary was employed in New York City. Following his discharge, they moved to Warroad and have lived there since. On October 15th they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Tut was an avid hunter and looked with great anticipation to the hunting season every year, and in addition had a great love of Lake of the Woods where he spent many summers as a teenager working as a guide for Frolander’s Resort. He and Mary later spent summers at Pine Acres, Ontario, Lake of the Woods. His fondness for hockey is legendary, having spent many hours as a spectator at high school and local hockey games and arenas. He was a staunch supporter of many local and high school athletic groups. Tut began working at Marvin Lumber during high school and after his discharge worked in the grass seed and cleaning division. He was the lumber buyer for the window factory. He started the Marine Store division of Marvin Lumber. He retired in 1983 as Vice President of Marvin Windows.