Marvin Leroy Sturm was born in Pleasanton, Kansas, to Claude and Grace Sturm, January 17, 1947. On September 15, 2022, Marvin, 75, died from a complicated illness, after a three-week hospitalization at Liberty Hospital. Marvin was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie Dalice Sturm, youngest brother, Jerry Allen Sturm, parents, Claude, and Grace Sturm, and niece, Tamara Loraine Tucker.   

He is survived by his siblings, Violet Jackson-Artinger and husband, Gene (Kansas City, Kan.), Claude Sturm and wife, Elaine (Freeman), Wanda Tucker-Schranz and husband Jim (Lawson). His son, Darin Sturm and wife, Debbie (Butler) and stepson, Ian Roach (Georgia); daughters, Kimberly Sue Akers and husband Troy (Kansas City, Mo.), stepdaughters, Christina Cummings (Butler), and Sultana Moffett (Lawson); grandsons, Anthony Schartz and wife, Ashleigh, and Wyatt Moffett; granddaughters, Katie Schartz, Brandy, Karleigh, and Kenzington Moffett, and Nadine Cummings, as well as a host of nieces, nephews extended family, work family and friends.   

Marvin moved to Butler when he was three and grew up on the family farm.  He had perfect attendance in all four years while attending Butler High School.  Immediately following high school, he joined the United States Army, during the Vietnam war.  Marvin was known for his work ethic. He followed in his older brother’s footsteps working at American Bakery in North Kansas City for 20-plus years before moving into manufacturing where he worked until his death.  When Marvin moved to Lawson, he met the love of his life “Sunshine,” Marge. They were married and settled in a home in Excelsior Springs with their best four-legged friends, Max and Daisy. Marvin attended the Lawson United Methodist Church, with his wife Marge and sister, Wanda. He spent his last years caring for his wife until her recent passing in May 2022.    

Marvin continued to work, and thoughts of retirement would cross his mind however that never came to fruition for Marvin, and to be honest, family and friends would laugh when he would talk of it.  Everyone knew he would work until he drew his last breath and indeed that is what he did. Marvin was known for baking Christmas candy, pies and his famous barrels of peanut brittle.  Taking in all the dietary restrictions, he would deliver truckloads of treats for Thanksgiving and Christmas. He truly loved the spirit of Christmas.   

He shared a memory with his sisters about the impact the movie The Passion of the Christ, had on his heart. He was also known for being an avid fisherman, bowler, Kansas City Chiefs fan, and he had a love for photography and gardening.  He shared his passion for gardening by teaching many youngsters and always making sure they had the right equipment to get the job done right.  Purchasing the seed, seed planters and tillers. Last summer Marvin dropped off 27 tomato plants at his sister’s and laughed, knowing someone other than him would have to plant and maintain them. Marvin was no stranger around town, always seen sucking on a lollipop and sipping his coffee. He loved Chicken Tuesdays, fried pork chops, fried potatoes and gravy. He was known for giving the youngest family members their “first” taste of candy. Marvin loved shopping and often would show up with a gift, just because, saying, “it reminded me of you.”    

Marvin’s most precious quality was his giving heart, even after he passed, sharing the gift of organ donation.  Although Marvin did not venture far from home in his older years, many would not believe he and brother Jerry shared a vacation to the Caribbean.  He also celebrated his birthday with his older sister, Violet and niece, Tamara, all of which held the special birth date of January 17th.    

At the family’s request, please join them for the Celebration of Life, Saturday, October 8, at 2 p.m., at Lawson United Methodist Church, 504 N Pennsylvania Ave, Lawson.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Lawson United Methodist Church.  Condolences can be left at the Cremation Society’s website www.kccremation.com.  Marvin’s request was to be cremated and ashes be combined with his wife’s.  Together they will be laid to rest near his parents at Oakhill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.