He graduated from Uehling High School in 1952, and started farming with his father. Marvin was united in marriage to LaRae Panning on August 30, 1959 at St. John's Lutheran Church of Hooper. Marvin and LaRae farmed the Plessing family farm for 47 years, retiring to Fremont in 2005.
Marvin served on the Uehling School Board, St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Uehling) Council, and the boards of various farm organizations. Marvin and LaRae were featured on WOWT's Farm Family of the Week in 1965.
Survivors: wife LaRae
son Jerry (and wife Carma) Plessing of Kennard, NE
daughters Gayle (and husband Eric) Krueger of Jupiter, FL
LuAnn (and husband Jeff) Rabe of Arlington, NE
3 grandchildren Rachel and Sarah Plessing, and Dalton Rabe
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and brother Delbert.
The funeral service will be 10:30 Thursday (Febr. 6, 2014) at First Lutheran Church in Fremont (3200 E. Military) with the Rev. Charlie Axness. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church, Gentiva Hospice, and Habitat for Humanity.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Wednesday from 3 to 8 PM, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 PM.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Melissa (Nickens) Harris
Omaha, NE Tuesday, February 4, 2014 So sorry to hear of Marvin's passing. Our sincerest sympathy and prayers to the family.Ruth, Kevin and Melissa
LeRoy & Janis Poppe
Scribner, NE Tuesday, February 4, 2014 We were so sorry to hear of Marvin's death. We had missed seeing you both lately but didn't know he was at Edgewood. We have good memories from St. Paul's etc. Our sympathy to all of you and may God give you comfort.Rockwell Automation
Omaha, NE Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.Deepest Sympathy,
Rockwell Automation
Joan (Boll) Dyke
Greeley, CO Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Dear LaRae and family,I am truly sorry to hear about Marvin's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care.
Joan (Boll) Dyke
Connie (Moeller) Rokusek
Oakland, NE Monday, February 3, 2014 LaRae and family,Very sorry to read of Marvin's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers as we too know that pain. You have our sympathies.
Esther Moeller & family