Marvin Lavern Zeman |
| Posted 2021-02-24 by mhenderson |
| Published in Today's News Herald on Feb. 24, 2021 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Marvin Lavern Zeman, 88, of Lake Havasu City, passed away on Feb. 9, 2021. Marvin Lavern Zeman was born just outside Wolbach, Nebraska, to Alois and Mary Zeman. He was soon joined by sisters Lorraine and Therese. At the age of nine, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Marvin finished growing up. One of his fondest childhood memories was the many years he was active in the Boy Scouts of America, including being a camp counselor for several summers. While in high school he took all the trade classes that were offered, and they shaped his decision regarding his future career. Marvin enlisted in the Navy in 1951, and went through basic training in San Diego, California. He proudly served his country while stationed in Kodiak Alaska, Hawaii, and the Philippines. He received an honorable discharge in 1955. He returned to Cedar Rapids where he became a machinist at Collins Radio. He met Delores Ann Kouba, and she became his lovely bride in 1956. They soon had three sons, Mark, Bryan, and Darryl before moving to San Gabriel, California, in 1960, where his daughter Marie was born. Marvin adored and was always proud of all his children. He worked extremely hard to provide a good life for his family. Marvin started his own precision machining business in 1966, which he owned until he retired in 1998. He was always very active in his parish of the San Gabriel Mission and with the Knights of Columbus. He was an adult Boy Scouts of America leader for his three sons. After retirement, Marvin and Delores moved to the northern California community of Lake Shastina. He and Delores shared their passion for the outdoors and camping. They enjoyed their lifestyle in Lake Shastina until 2011 when health issues prompted them to move to Arizona to be closer to family. Marvin is survived by his wife, four children, eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in passing by his parents and two sisters. The family will be having a private memorial service. |
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