Miller, Marvin E. (1940-1961)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1961 Aug 3 p. 1

Birth date: 1940

text of obituary:

Young Farmer Dies In Combine Accident

MARVIN E. MILLER FOUND IN FIELD BY HIS WIFE

Arthur, Ill. — A largely attended funeral was held at the Mennonite church here on July 23 for Marvin E. Miller, 21-year-old farmer, who was fatally injured in a combine accident.

The accident happened on the evening of July 19.

Marvin's young wife Martha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Hershberger, found him lying unconscious beside the combine and the motor of the tractor still running. He was rushed to St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, then taken to Memorial Hospital in Springfield but passed away early in the morning on July 20.

It is believed Marvin was hit on the head by a heavy spring, which caused a severe concussion. He is survived by his grief-stricken wife, one child, and many close relatives.