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Marvin George Engelbart

Birth	:	13 Sep 1924 Amber, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Dec 2008 Marion, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1650009, -91.1825027
Description	:	Marvin G. Engelbart age 84, of Marion, formerly of Anamosa, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 from a long illness with Parkinsons Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10th at the Lutheran Church of Resurrection in Marion. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9 at Goettsch funeral home in Anamosa. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Survivors include his wife Shirley (Law) Engelbart, four sons, Steve (Malinda) Engelbart, Bruce (Sherry) Engelbart both of Anamosa, Robin (Sue) Engelbart and Warren... Read More	Marvin G. Engelbart age 84, of Marion, formerly of Anamosa, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 from a long illness with Parkinsons Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10th at the Lutheran Church of Resurrection in Marion. Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9 at Goettsch funeral home in Anamosa. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Survivors include his wife Shirley (Law) Engelbart, four sons, Steve (Malinda) Engelbart, Bruce (Sherry) Engelbart both of Anamosa, Robin (Sue) Engelbart and Warren (Tracy) Engelbart both of Marion, 6 Stepchildren: Gail (Gary)Stenerson of Santa Cruz, Ca., Barry (Judy)Law of Waggamon, La., Randy (Deb)Law of Cedar Rapids, Brenda (Greg)Randall of Springville, Jeff Law of Central City, & Rick Law & friend Maggie Summitt of Anthony, Fl. He is also survived by a sister Dorothy (Larry) Jones of Olin, 19 grandchildren, 9 step-Grandchildren, 12 great-Grandchildren, 7 step-great-Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Elfrieda Engelbart and Betty Engelbart, two brothers Laverne and Galen; two sisters Joyce Engelbart and Arlene Kirkpatrick; and a brother-in-law Kieth Kirkpatrick. Marvin G. Engelbart was born on Sept. 13 1924, in Amber, Iowa. He was the son of Herman and Grace Bodeker Engelbart. Marvin graduated from Anamosa High School in 1942. On February 18, 1946 he was united in marriage with Elfrieda Louise Thomsen. They raised four sons and farmed for 35 years near Amber. The couple later divorced. Marvin and Betty (Hamilton) Engelbart were married November 20, 1981 at his home. She died of heart problems in November 1984. On September 7, 1985, Marvin and Shirley (Law) Engelbart were married at Amber, Iowa. The couple lived near Anamosa until 1988 when they moved to Marion. Marvin was a coin dealer and collector. He was also a member of the Cedar Rapids Coin Club. Marvin was a member of Lutheran Church of Resurrection and had been a member of the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, Monticello. His health caused him to move to the care center in November of 2007. Marvin was awarded the Iowa Distinguished Dairyman award in 1979. His dairy operation under the name of Amberglo Farms, was an early advocate of free-stall and confinement feeding in Jones County. He was a state and national Holstein Association member. He had served as chairman of the Jones County Cooperative DHIA, the county extension council, the Jones County Dairy Promotion Board and the Linn-Jones Holstein Breeders Association. His dairy cattle progeny and their awards brought breeders from surrounding states and Canada to purchase cattle. Marvin had been a 4H leader, served on the Jones County Fair Board, and was a member of the Wayne Zion Lutheran Church council for 4 years. Even though his work was demanding, Marvin always loved taking time with family and friends during small getaway outings with brothers and sisters to nearby parks for picnics. He enjoyed fishing on the Mississippi, Wapsipinicon and Flambeau rivers and nearby lakes with his family. He supported his sons in sports and FFA activities over the years and his grandchildrens activities as well. He enjoyed following the Hawkeyes and playing cards with family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Marc Wilkinson and the Willow Gardens Staff for their exceptional care. Goettsch funeral home in Anamosa.

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Marvin George Engelbart's memorial is located at: Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA.
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Marvin George Engelbart death on 6 Dec 2008 in Marion, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1650009
Longitude: -91.1825027

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Engelbart

(1896 - 1972)

Grace Almine Bodeker Engelbart

(1903 - 1966)

Spouse

Elfrieda Louise Thomsen Engelbart

(1927 - 2006)

Betty Lou Van Dyke Engelbart

(1932 - 1984)

Siblings

Lavern Bernhards Engelbart

(1922 - 1971)

Joyce Grace Engelbart

(1926 - 1966)

Corp Galen J. Engelbart

(1930 - 2005)

Children

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Coordinate: 42.0850400, -91.2107100

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Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026

15. Scotch Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

16. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

18. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

19. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

20. North Madison Pioneers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1099790, -91.0640000

21. Riverside Cemetery
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22. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

23. Glenn Cemetery
Jackson, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583410, -91.1416920

24. Johnsontown Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458015, -91.0346985