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L. Grenz, 82, of Gackle, ND, passed away on Saturday evening, January 24, 2015 at Manor Care, Fargo, surrounded by his family.

Marvin Lee Grenz was born on May 4. 1932, near Gackle, ND, the son of John and Caroline (Herman) Grenz. He grew up on the family farm west of Gackle and attended country school just a few miles north. Marvin married Leah Moser on September 18, 1952 in Moorhead, MN. They made their home on the family farm west of Gackle, raising small grains and cattle. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Gackle. Marvin was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and enjoyed traveling with his family. He also enjoyed collecting pens, calendars, and anything John Deere.

A message from the family: “Our Dad was the most caring and loving person. He went out of his way to help us, he always stood by our decisions and was the most amazing Dad. He will be truly missed.”

Marvin is survived by his wife of 63 years, Leah Grenz, Gackle; daughters, Linda (Cory) Wentz, Kokomo, IN and Laurie (Mark) Tuma, Fargo, ND; son Greg (Anna Pierce) Grenz, Carrington, ND; four grandchildren, Cassandra Grenz, Derek Wentz, Alexandra Grenz, and Emerson Grenz; sister-in-law, Magdalena Grenz, Gackle; brother-in-law, Marvin Tarnasky, Bismarck, ND; former daughter-in-law, Marie Odette; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary Grenz; brothers, Bert (Julia) Grenz, Gust (Dorothy) Grenz, and Alvin Grenz; sisters, Malida (Robert) Weixel, Mathilda Tarnasky, and Geraldine (Walter) Sells.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Grace Baptist Church, Gackle.

Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown.

An online guest book is available at liskofuneralchapel.com.