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Marvin Rex Blair

Birth	:	30 Nov 1928 Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Apr 2020 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5619011, -91.2641983
Description	:	courtesy of the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home Marvin R. Blair (91) passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22nd at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Due to the current State of Iowa restrictions on social gatherings, a private graveside service will be held at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. Marvin was born November 30, 1928 to John and Ferne (Foster) Blair near Bonaparte, Iowa. He grew up in the West Liberty area and was a 1947 graduate of West Liberty High... Read More	courtesy of the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home Marvin R. Blair (91) passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22nd at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Due to the current State of Iowa restrictions on social gatherings, a private graveside service will be held at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. Marvin was born November 30, 1928 to John and Ferne (Foster) Blair near Bonaparte, Iowa. He grew up in the West Liberty area and was a 1947 graduate of West Liberty High School. He was a member of the Mansell Phillips American Legion Post 509 and the Cedar Valley United Methodist Church. He was proud to serve in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 – 1953. Marvin was married to Donna L Eichelberger on June 14, 1953 at High Prairie Church in rural Muscatine. They were the parents of Jeff, Marsha (Craig) Farmer, Allan (Jennifer), Brenda (Mark) Pelzer and Wesley. Marvin farmed in the West Liberty area most of his life. After he retired from farming he worked at the University of Iowa for 8 years. He also drove a school bus and volunteered for many organizations. Marvin and Donna served as AFS host parents to Ewald (Wally) Pretner of Austria from 1980-81. Marvin is survived by his children Jeff, Marsha, Allan and Brenda; grandchildren Kyle Blair, Jared (Brittany) Farmer, Laura Farmer and Tommy, Levi (Jen) Blair, Spencer Blair and Heather, Lauren (Ryan) Coulson, Andy (Anne) Pelzer, Suzie Pelzer and Ricco, Matt Pelzer; and great-grandchildren, Kaden and Keagan Blair, Merik and Pacen Blair, Lucas, Elliot, and Julian Farmer, Easton Blair, and Miles Pelzer; brother-in-law Virgil Eichelberger, and sister-in-law Beverly Blair. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, Jack, sister, Marcella (Jean) Gow; and son, Wesley.

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Where is Marvin Rex Blair's memorial?
Marvin Rex Blair's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Marvin Rex Blair death?
Marvin Rex Blair death on 22 Apr 2020 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Marvin Rex Blair's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5619011
Longitude: -91.2641983

Family Members:

Parent

John Thomas Blair

(1898 - 1985)

Ferne I Foster Blair

(1901 - 1992)

Spouse

Donna Louise Eichelberger Blair

(1931 - 2018)

Siblings

Jack Q. Blair

(1926 - 2013)

Children

Wesley D. Blair

(1965 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Ridge Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5619011, -91.2641983

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5564003, -91.2711029

3. North Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5924988, -91.2694016

4. South Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5541992, -91.3308029

5. Weiss Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5453000, -91.1927500

6. Timberlake Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5531006, -91.1900024

7. Downey Cemetery
Downey, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6119003, -91.3182983

8. Nichols Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4782000, -91.2792000

9. Overman Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5452995, -91.1483002

10. Dunfee Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6266900, -91.1834904

11. Lenz Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5101370, -91.3631260

12. Saint Marys Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4843000, -91.3480000

13. Wesson Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4606018, -91.2771988

14. Chamness Burial Plot
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6597351, -91.3182108

15. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6637000, -91.3073000

16. Watkins Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516983, -91.2908020

17. Gatton Burial Ground
Moscow, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5731600, -91.1133800

18. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

19. Springdale Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6786003, -91.2581024

20. West Bethel Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6502991, -91.1556015

21. Burnett Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

22. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6681500, -91.3519900

23. North Liberty Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

24. Saint Bernadette Catholic Church
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6755750, -91.3396070