CHARLES CITY — Donald Dean Marvin, a Charles City native, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, father, grandfather and friend to many, died Monday, June 8, 2026, at 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. He was 73.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home in Charles City, with Erik Hoefer officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Donald was born October 24, 1952, to Keith and Anna Mae (Milhan) Marvin of Charles City. He attended Charles City schools before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, serving his country from January 13, 1971, to July 12, 1973.
After returning to civilian life, Donald worked at John Deere in Waterloo and held various other jobs during his working years.
Family was an important part of Donald’s life. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Ann Marvin of Charles City, and two grandchildren, Isabell Griffin and Marcus Griffin, also of Charles City. He especially enjoyed spending time with Heather and his grandchildren.
Those who knew Donald also knew the things that made him uniquely himself: a love of music, time with friends, motorcycle rides and simple moments spent enjoying a coke and whiskey. Friends and family will remember him as a man connected to Charles City, to those he loved, and to the everyday pleasures that gave his life its rhythm.
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