Marvin Baer(Lebanon)'s Obituary
Marvin Clyde Baer, son of Clyde and Margaret Wilson Baer, was born August 5, 1924, in Vinland, Kansas. He departed this life Sunday, February 5, 2012, in his home, near Conway, Missouri, at the age of eighty-seven years, and six months.
On August 2, 1942, he was united in marriage to Alice Marie Soper, and to this union two daughters and one son were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marie, on December 24, 2011; a brother, Bud; and three sisters, Shirley, Virginia, and Pat.
Marvin is survived by two daughters, Connie Holgerson, and her husband, Jim, of Bois D Arc, Missouri, and Debbie Brewer, and her husband, Jim, of Fair Grove, Missouri; a son, Steven Baer, and his wife, Kathy, of Springfield, Missouri; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Marlon Baer, of Anaheim, California, and Gene Baer, and his wife, Dianne, of Mesa, Arizona; a sister, Cora Stoneking, of Pomona, Kansas; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in the Ottawa, Kansas area, and then served his country faithfully in the United States Army from June 29, 1943, until December 4, 1945, during World War II. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to Kansas where he and Marie lovingly raised their family. Marvin began working as a night oiler for the W. J. Mineffee Construction Company. He continued with that firm throughout the years, and progressed to the title of operator, foreman, and eventually to General Superintendent. In 1972, he and Marie moved to Missouri and purchased a little farm near Conway.
Marvin was an active member of First Assembly of God in Lebanon for as long as his health allowed. He had served on the church board and as a Deacon as well as in other areas within the church.
In his spare time he enjoyed caring for his farm, fishing, and hunting. He was very attentive to his wife throughout their sixty-nine years together, and especially during her twelve years of ill health. He took care of her in their home for ten years, and then visited her twice a day during the last two years when she was in the nursing home. He was a very generous and giving man, who was always willing to help others. He possessed a sharp mind and sense of humor, and was always encouraging his family and friends.
Marvin was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and will remember him as a devoted family man, a dedicated soldier, a hard worker, and a true Christian friend.
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