Obituary for
Marvin Herbert Manthe
MARVIN H. MANTHE, age 87 of Jefferson passed away Wednesday November 9, 2016 at Alden estates of Jefferson. He was born on January 3, 1929 in Leads, Wisconsin to Herbert and Carrie (Monson) Manthe. Marvin married Margaret M. Firkus on July 15, 1978 she preceded him in death on September 19, 1991. Marvin’s love of the land led him to be a farmer most of his life. He also worked as a livestock buyer for the Stoppenbach Company for 23 years.
He enjoyed his tractors and became an avid toy tractor collector.
He will be deeply missed by his family. Daughters: Nancy (Eddie) Hernandez of Whitewater,
Laurie (John) Ganser of Johnson Creek, Sons: Roger Manthe of Florida,
Richard Manthe of Watertown, Dale Manthe of Fort Atkinson, Norman Manthe of Gary Indiana,
Jeffrey Manthe of Jefferson, 14 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
Sisters; June (Ken) Gilbertson of Keiser, Carol (Harlan) Hebel of Wisconsin Dells, Lorraine (Harlan) Hartman of Lodi. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Margaret Manthe, and brother Robert Manthe.
Graveside services will be Private Family services.
Visit www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or light a candle in his memory.
