Stucky, Marvin W. (1921-1947)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1947 May 15 p. 3

Birth date: 1921 May 7

text of obituary:

MARVIN W. STUCKY

Marvin W. Stucky, the third son of John D. G. and Sophia Flickner Stucky, was born on May 7, 1921, near Moundridge, Kansas. He departed this earthly life at the Bethel hospital, Newton, on March 31, 1947, attaining the age of 25 years, 10 months and 24 days. His boyhood days were spent in the parental home on a farm near Moundridge.

He was baptized upon the confession of his faith in the Lord Jesus by Rev. C. J. Goering on May 30, 1937, and became a member of the Eden Mennonite church. He remained a faithful member to the time of his departure. He took an early interest in the work of the church and being gifted with musical talents, served his Lord through participation in various quartets and choirs both as member and director. At the time of his departure he was a member of the Eden men's chorus and director of the Junior S. S. Choir. He taught a number of years in the Sunday School department.

He received his elementary education at Mound District school later attending Moundridge high school, from which he graduated in the year 1939. He attended Bethel College two years. Being interested in the welfare of children, he taught in the public schools four years, two terms at peaceful and one each at Farms and Liberty.

He was joined in holy wedlock with Ruth Flickner, daughter of Dave and Lizzie Flickner, of Pretty Prairie on February 11, 1944, and together they shared life's experiences for three years. they made their home on a farm near Moundridge.

The departed was afflicted with a diabetic condition since youth and this contributed to his departure as the result of a diabetic coma. One evening he began to feel the effects of an oncoming attack and after two days of illness at home was taken to the hospital. Although all help possible was given him he quietly departed to his heavenly Home.

He leaves to mourn his early departure his beloved wife, Ruth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. G. Stucky; two sisters, Mrs. Elva Stucky Dell and Evelyn Stucky; two brothers, Milton and Elmer; nine nieces and newphews and a host of relatives and friends.