Marvin French

Marvin J. French Sr. 65, Bejou, MN, died Friday, December 30, 2011 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Funeral Services for Marvin will be held Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Old Pine Point School, Ponsford, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday beginning at 6:00 PM and continuing until the time of services on Friday. Marvin was born September 10, 1946 in White Earth, MN to Isaiah and Margret (Oshkinowe) French. He was raised and educated in the Pine Point area and later continued his schooling in Park Rapids, MN. In 1963, Marvin enlisted into the United States Army and proudly served his country until 1966. In 1968, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Brown. Marvin worked various jobs throughout his life. His latest employment was with Shooting Star Casino where for the last 12 years; Marvin worked as a security guard. Marvin was a "jack of all trades", his hobbies were many, but he enjoyed hunting, fishing, carving and gardening the most. He is loved by many and will be missed by all. Marvin will be remembered and missed by his sons: Robert (Marti) French, Jeremy (Beth) Moran, Jerod Moran and Marvin French Jr. daughters: Everyl (Kenneth) Boswell, Geeziss French, Samantha French and Marlee French along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he is also survived by four brothers: Raymond French, Virgil (Martha) French, John (Kathy) French, Dean (Janet) Davis and four sisters: Lorraine French, Gloria (Louie) Fournier, Janice Rock and Jane Pederson. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister: Linda French and daughter: Mari Jo French.

Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501

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Previous Events

Visitation
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Service
Thursday, January 6, 2011

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