Marvin A. Petsche, 94, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at home.

Private family services and visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating.  Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Scales Mound.  Military honors will be accorded at the grave by members of American Legion Post #464, of Warren, IL.

Mr. Petsche was born December 21, 1924, near Guttenberg, IA, the son of Andrew J. & Gertrude M. (Miller) Petsche.  He was united in marriage to Erma Bauer on August 27, 1946, at Immaculate Conception Church, North Buena Vista, IA.  She preceded him in death on April 12, 2008.

Marvin's passion was farming, which he did his entire adult life.  He enjoyed fishing, picking morals, hunting, and playing a good game of cards, especially euchre, 500, pinochle, and solitaire.  He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Apple River, IL, and American Legion Post #464, of Warren, IL, and a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II, with the 3rd Infantry Division.

Surviving are (9) children, Charles (Lois) Petsche, of Stockton, IL, Pat (Wanda) Petsche and Steve (Nancy) Petsche, both of Lena, IL, Mike (Bonnie) Petsche and Donnie Petsche, both of Scales Mound, IL, Ron (Carloyn) Petsche, of Warren, IL, Susan Petsche, of Chino Valley, AZ, Jean (Craig Pratt) Petsche, of Galena, IL, and Dave Petsche, of Winslow, IL; (23) grandchildren; (38) great-grandchildren; and (2) great-great grandchildren; his siblings, Angela "Babe" Farnum, Harlan, Verdis "Bud" and Bob Petsche, Donna Steger, Judy Kramer and David Petsche; and his sister-in-law, Arlene Petsche.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Erma; son, John; grandson, Neil; granddaughter, Shelby Lynn; (2) step-granddaughters, Chelsea Toot and Myrsa Scace; and siblings, Leon Petsche, Althea Freiburger, Wilbur "Huntz" Petsche and Elroy "Tub" Petsche.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Dubuque.

The Petsche family wishes to "thank" 24 Hour Home Care, especially Teresa, and Hospice of Dubuque, especially Paul, Ryan, Stephanie and Diane for the excellent care given to our father.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com