Marvin Charles Lesetmoe

Memorial service for Marvin Lesetmoe will be held Friday, July 16, 2021 at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids MN. Visitation at 1 PM with service at 2 PM, inurnment Morningside Memorial Gardens, 11800 University Ave. NW, Coon Rapids to follow service. Marvin was born on December 5, 1937 in the family home in Knute Township, Erskine, MN to parents, Oscar and Emma (Baglien) Lesetmoe. He was the 6th of 8 children. Marvin was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. He attended Erskine School until he was 16 years old, then worked on the farm helping his parents with farm chores. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and helped build several boats and fish houses. He loved working on engines for cars and tractors. He and his dad built a "Bug" created from parts of different cars and tractors, which was well used on the farm. In 1961, Marvin was drafted into the US Army and served his country until 1963. He was stationed in France where he spent most of his tour of duty. He was a member of the Anoka American Legion. Upon returning home, he worked several carpentry jobs in North Dakota, then worked in the iron mines near Duluth. From there he went to Minneapolis, where he worked at the Arsenal in Arden Hills, MN. Then in 1976, he became employed at Liberty Carton in Minneapolis, where he was top mechanic and retired after 37 years with the company. Marvin also worked part time jobs with several marketing firms. Marvin married Inez in 1973, they were married for 25 years until Inez passed away in 1998. In 2000, he sold his house in Andover and moved back to Erskine, MN to build a place on Lake Sarah next to his sister, Judi. He spent his retirement years working in his shop which he enjoyed until his health began to fail. Marvin Passed away on May 2, 2021 following health issues with his heart. Marvin is survived by his brother, Orlin, Grey Eagle, MN; sisters, Harriet Sirjord, Andover, MN, Cherie Lerfald, Erskine, MN, and Judi Hoeft, Erskine, MN; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez; parents, Oscar and Emma; brother, Elmer Raaen; sisters, Clarice Raaen and Evelyn (Raaen) Bakke; brothers-in-law, Walter Bakke, Hiram Sirjord, Bob Lerfald, and Jerry Hoeft; nephew, Shane Cleven; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins; and his loyal traveling companion, his beagle Snickers. Blessed be his memory.

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Marvin Charles Lesetmoe

December 5, 1937 - May 2, 2021

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Marvin Charles Lesetmoe

December 5, 1937 - May 2, 2021

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