Marvin Leroy Rowland
September 7, 1932 - April 4, 2022
Marvin Leroy Rowland, 89, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:55 P.M. on Monday (04-04-2022) at Liberty Village of Clinton, Clinton, IL. Marvin was born on September 7, 1932 in Decatur, IL, the son of Charles Ernest Rowland and Estella Loraine (Carter) Rowland. He married Dorothy Altevogt on September 17, 2011 in Decatur, IL. Marvin was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL. He also worked as a Mechanical Supervisor for Norfolk Southern Railroad. Marvin served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of both the Decatur Moose Lodge #684 and the Elks Club #401 where he was a past Exalted Ruler. Marvin also belonged to the V.F.W. Post 99 and the American Legion Post #105. One of his favorite past times was golfing. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Decatur, IL, two stepsons: Eric Lee Hoffman and wife Leesa of Forsyth, IL, and Raymond Lee Hoffman and wife Shelley of Argenta, IL.; step daughter: Joni Lee Hoffman of Decatur, IL.; 8 step-grandchildren, 3 step – great grandchildren and dear family friend Ruth Randall of Decatur, IL. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents. A Funeral service will be held at 10 A.M. Monday (04-11-2022) at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home with visitation from 9 A.M. until service time. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to: St. John’s Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
Marvin Leroy Rowland, 89, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:55 P.M. on Monday (04-04-2022) at Liberty Village of Clinton, Clinton, IL. Marvin was born on September 7, 1932 in Decatur, IL, the son of Charles Ernest Rowland and Estella Loraine... View Obituary & Service Information