On December 6, 2024, Marvin Harold Woodworth left us to be with the Lord our Savior. Born October 1, 1940, in Fairview, Montana, to Harold and Elsie Woodworth. He graduated from Fairview High School where he LOVED to play football and basketball. He served four years in the Montana National Guard. He attended University of Montana North at Havre, where he graduated with a degree in drafting. In his career, he proudly earned 4 awards for the homes he drew and was honored in the “Log Home Living” magazine for a home built in Montana’s Glacier National Park.

In 1965, he moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, working for “Lampert’s” Lumber. He then worked for “EBCO” in Hopkins, Minnesota, retiring from there after 35 years of being Sales Manager. He met and married Joan (Thompson) in 1969, then bought a home in Osceola, Wisconsin in 1975, where they raised their children.

For 18 years, Marvin had been involved in and LOVED Thursday night “Jail Ministry” in Polk and Chisago Counties. He loved camping, ministering to all people, and watching the city of Osceola’s Sports teams. Marv and Joan were able to travel with friends on many trips in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Woodworth and Elsie (Martin) Putnam; step-father Ervin Putnam; sisters, Myrna and Ethelyn; and grandson Alex Woodworth.

Left to mourn him is his wife of 55 years, Joan; daughter Shelly (Tadd) Mannes; sons, Steven, Alan (Tamyra), John (Kim), and Michael; grandchildren, Sarah, Jordan, Nicole, Amber, Nicolas, Saron, Westly, Hayden, and Katherine; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Louis (Quinda); sister Marlys; stepbrothers Jack (Dixie), and Larry (Linda); other extended family, and many, many friends.

His life will be remembered and our Love for Him will continue. Until that day we will see him again in the presence of God.

Family would like to specially thank the hospital staff and emergency responders at Osceola Medical Center for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, family would like memorials donated to Osceola Area Ambulance Services. https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Oaas

Memorial services for Marvin will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls, WI. Visitation one hour prior. Evening visitation to take place the night before, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, December 20, 2024 at Grandstrand Funeral Home of Osceola, WI.

Last Update: Dec 09, 2024 1:18 pm CST