Marvin Joseph Dobias

About Marvin

Marvin Joseph Dobias, 88, Detroit Lakes, MN died on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Ecumen in Detroit Lakes, MN.

He was born January 20, 1934 at home on the family farm near Angus, MN. He attended the local country schools. He had to leave school to work on the farm. Later in life he attained his GED.

He moved to California where he met Alma C. Coon. They were married on September 13, 1958 in San Leandro, CA. They resided in California where their children were all born. In 1969, they returned to northwest Minnesota where they have resided since.

He enjoyed gardening, yard work, and fixing things. Music was a life-long passion. He played guitar, banjo, and mandolin and loved to play and jam. Family life was important and he loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Julie (Tod) Tonsager of Randall, MN, Ruth (Bob) Rizzi of Nevis, MN, Dale (Toni) Dobias of St. Hilaire, MN, and Wendi Dobias-Osborn of Solway, MN; brother, David (P.J.) Dobias of SD; numerous grandkids and great grandkids.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alma in 2020; son, Roy in 1994; brothers, Francis and Robert; and sister, Jackie.

memorial service

Funeral Services for Marvin

August 4, 2022

Black River Church 15952 110th St SW, Red Lake Falls, MN 56750, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Final resting place will be

St. Hilaire Cemetery

Rural Route

St. Hilaire, Minnesota 56754

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Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home