Marvin E Matzenbacher

MARVIN E. MATZENBACHER , 80 , of Sparta , Illinois, passed away at 5:05 am, Monday, December 6, 2021 at his daughter’s home.

He was born to the late Walter and Ruth (nee Hoffman) Matzenbacher on January 26, 1941 in Waterloo, Illinois.

Marvin married JoAnn E. Brittingham on May 3, 1969 in Evansville, Illinois; she preceded him in death on June 8, 2020.

Marvin’s first job was at the Waterloo Milk Company. He was a life-long farmer.

He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Evansville, Illinois, Waterloo German Band, F.F.A. and a lifetime member of the Randolph County Farm Bureau. He also served on the board at church and also for the Southern Illinois Conversation. Marvin also enjoyed going to auctions.

Survivors:

2 Children:

Stacey (Mark) Reime Freeburg, IL

Doug (Mindy) Matzenbacher Baldwin, IL

2 Sisters:

LuAnn Smith Waterloo, IL

Donna Matzenbacher Columbia, IL

4 Gr andchildren:

Mallory Reime

Kyla (Brad) House

Kole McMahon (Tiffany Woolsey)

Jordan Reime

1 Great Grandchild:

Skylar McMahon

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife and 1Sister – Myrtle Ahne

It was Marvin’s wishes to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.