WATKINS:  Marvin Schmuecker, 79, passed away September 10, 2009 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City surrounded by the love of his family. 
Private Family Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 14, 2009 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Blairstown followed by Private Family Committal Services held at St. Patrick and St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.  Public Visitation will be from 1 to 5 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Blairstown.  A memorial fund has been established.
Marvin was born on September 3, 1930 to Leo and Blanche (Rotter) Schmuecker in Watkins.  Marvin pursued his love of the land as a farmer near his lifelong home in Watkins.  He will be greatly missed by those who knew him and he will never fade from our memories.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Helen (Panek); his six sons, Dean (Becky), Keith (Debbie), David (Della), Dan (Nancy), John (Becky) and Bill (Lisa);  and his two daughters, Kathy (Bill) Hanes, Kristy (Chad) Christoph; seventeen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.