Marvin A. Petsche, 94, of Scales Mound, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at home.

Private family services and visitation will be held on Thursday at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Scales Mound. Military honors will be accorded at the grave by members of American Post # 464 of Warren.

Mr. Petsche was born December 21, 1924 near Guttenberg, Iowa, the son of Andrew J. & Gertrude M. (Miller) Petsche. He was united in marriage to Erma Bauer on August 27, 1946 at Immaculate Conception Church, North Buena Vista, Iowa. She preceded him in death on April 12, 2008.

Marvin’s passion was farming, which he did his entire adult life. He enjoyed fishing, picking morels, hunting, and playing a good game of cards, especially euchre, 500, pinochle, and solitaire. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Apple River, IL and American Legion Post # 464 of Warren, IL, and a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II, with the 3rd. Infantry Division.

Surviving are nine children, Charles (Lois) Petsche, Stockton, IL, Pat (Wanda) Petsche and Steve (Nancy) Petsche both of Lena, IL, Mike (Bonnie) Petsche and Donnie Petsche both of Scales Mound, Ron (Carolyn) Petsche of Warren, IL, Susan Petsche of Chino Valley, Arizona, Jean (Craig Pratt) Petsche of Galena, IL, and Dave Petsche of Winslow, IL; 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; his siblings, Angela “Babe” Farnum, Harlan, Verdis “Bud”, and Bob Petsche, Donna Steger, Judy Kramer and David Petsche; and his sister-in-law, Arlene Petsche.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Erma, son John, granddaughter Shelby Lynn, grandson Neil, two step-granddaughters, Chelsea Toot and Myrsa Scace, and siblings, Leon Petsche, Althea Freiburger, Wilbur “Huntz” Petsche and Elroy “Tub” Petsche.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Hospice of Dubuque.

The Petsche family wishes to thank 24 Hour Home Care, especially Teresa, and Hospice of Dubuque, especially, Paul, Ryan, Stephanie and Diane for the excellent care given to our father.

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