Marvin L. “Marv” Schieltz, age 85, of Dubuque, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 15, 2026, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.  To celebrate Marv’s life, family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, where there will be a parish scripture service held at 6:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 2921 Central Avenue, with Rev. Raymond A. Burkle officiating.  Burial will be in Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa, at a later date.

Marv was born on February 8, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Vincent and Armella (Oberbrockling) Schieltz.

Marv graduated from Leo High School in Holy Cross, Iowa, Class of 1959.  He honorably served his country with the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, serving on the USS Forrestal CVA59 from 1963-1965.  He married Mary Jane “Janie” Digman on August 5, 1967, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville, Wisconsin.  They made a wonderful life together and were blessed with 3 children.  Marv was always a hard worker and was employed by John Deere Dubuque Works as an Assembler for 41 years, retiring in 2006.  He was also very active in his community.  Marv was member of Holy Ghost Church since 1970.  He served as a Parish Council member, Eucharistic Minister, parish visitor to the care facilities, sang in the choir, helped with couple to couple marriage preparation and volunteered working Bingo.  He loved all sports, whether he was watching or playing.  He played with the John Deere softball league, enjoyed golfing and watching stock car and NASCAR racing.  He was a die hard Dodgers fan and rarely missed a game.  Marv and Janie loved to travel and were members of several camping groups including the Winnebago International Travelers, Iowa Winnie Hawks State Club, and the Busy Bee Winnies Local Chapter.  They drove their motor home all across the US and Canada.  Marv’s family was always his top priority, and he loved watching all of the grandkids activities.  Marv was a good man and an excellent role model for his family and friends.  He will be missed tremendously.

Those left to cherish Marv’s memory include

his wife of 58 years,
Janie Schieltz, Dubuque, IA;

his children,
Randal (Emily) Schieltz, Boone, IA,
Julie (Scott) Hogland, Dane, WI
and Dan (Lea Droessler) Schieltz, Golden, CO;

10 grandchildren,
Kelsey (Dave) DeMeuse, Kaitlin (Patrick) Rooney, Alex (Grace) Schieltz, Travis (Elizabeth) Schieltz, Erin Schieltz, Jacob (fiancé Mikaila Olsen) Hogland, Sam Hogland, Zach (Meg) Schieltz, Meredith (partner Casey) Schieltz and Michael (Tess Kachiroubas) Droessler;

8 great grandchildren;

his siblings,
Dorothy Schieltz, Farley, IA,
Dave (Claire) Schieltz, Castle Rock, CO,
Harold (Darlene) Schieltz, Holy Cross, IA
and Carol (Tom) Peterson, Muscatine, IA;

and a brother-in-law,
Bob (Chris) Digman, Platteville, WI.

Marv was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Esther Schieltz, Rosie Digman and Mary (Leo) Backes; and a brother, Joseph Schieltz.

Cards and memorials in Marv’s memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Marvin Schieltz Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com