Marvin R. Truesdell, 92, of Sparta and formerly of Ontario died Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center of La Crosse.
He was born Dec. 23, 1921, in Chicago to Royal and Ethel (Ziller). On July 16, 1943, he was united in marriage to Shirley Brey.
He and Shirley made their home outside of Ontario, where they farmed together. They later moved to Sparta. Together they had a worthy life with good friends who surrounded them, especially the Schaller family, who gave great care to Marvin as he advanced in years.
He is survived by his daughter, Verna (Ron) Richmond of Rockland, Wis., and his grandchildren, Lorrie (Brad) Blockhus of Shell Lake, Wis., and Shannon (Rick Von Ruden) Johnson of Ontario.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents; two brothers, Clarence and LeRoy; a sister, Bernice Peterson; infant twin brothers; and an infant sister, Dolores.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Torkelson Funeral Home in Ontario. Visitation will be held on Monday from 12 p.m. until the time of service. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Hilltop Rest Cemetery in Ontario. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Ontario will assist the family with arrangements. Online condolences will be available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.