Marvin Siegert
December 22, 1929 ~ April 10, 2012
Marvin passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Hillsboro Medical Center Hospital at the age of 82.
Marvin LeRoy Siegert was born on December 22, 1929, the son of Otto and Emma (Jahnke) Siegert in Hillsboro. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Hillsboro, and later confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Marvin grew up on the family farm near Hillsboro and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1947. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. Following his discharge he returned to North Dakota where he began farming with his father. Marvin was united in marriage to Mary Balkan on June 21, 1957. They made their home on the family farm where they raised their three children, Kari, Kurt and Jason. Mary died in May of 1976.
Marvin married Ruth Peterson Flieth in January of 1977 and they have lived in Hillsboro since. After many years farming, Marvin 'retired' but kept active helping out in any way possible. He loved his time away traveling throughout the country. He also loved fishing, playing cards, reading, and visiting with his family and many friends.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Ruth of Hillsboro; his children, Kari (Jim) Anderson of Pensacola, FL; Kurt Siegert of Sabin, MN; Jason (Corrie) Siegert of Hillsboro; his step children, Richard (Nettie) Flieth of Hillsboro; Russ (Patsy) Flieth of Council Bluffs, IA; Roger (Joni) Flieth of Mason City, IA; Betsy (Doug) Tate of Grandin, ND; Barb (Dave) Ferguson of Fargo; 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Elaine Sayre, Roselyn Jacobs, and MaryAnn (Richard) Remme; and several nieces and nephews.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; his stepsons, Ryan Flieth and Robert Allen Flieth; his brothers-in-law, Dave Sayre and Darrell Jacobs.
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fargo ND
Dear Ruthie and Family,
I am sorry to hear about Marvin’s passing. May your wonderful memories of your life together help you through these difficult days. Joan Maring Nelson
I was very sorry to hear about marvin passing away, I will miss him gruff voice and all. DK.
Hillsboro Our sympathy to your family. May you find strength to help you through this difficult time.
Fargo N.D
Sorry to hear of Marvin’s passing. Lost another classmate. You have my deepest sympathy, Ruth and family.6tYnv
Wheaton, MN
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Siegert families on the passing of Marvin. God’s blessings to one and all.
Love, the Kremers
Jamestown ND
So sory about the passing of your husband Marvin .
Lakeville MN
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I have such fun memories of Uncle Marvin at the farm, and always enjoyed our visits in Texas. So sorry we are unable to be with you. Uncle Marvin and all of you are in our hearts today and always.
West Fargo ND
Sorry to hear of Marvin’s passing. We saw him recently at the Grandin Firemen’s ham dinner, so it was a shock to hear this
Little Falls, MN
We are sorry to hear of Marvin’s passing. We were happy to see him at his 80th birthday and at our 50th anniversary.
Fargo ND
I am so sorry to hear about Marvin’s passing. Marvin was always one with a story I remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kasson MN
I have so many fun, funny, and wonderful memories of Uncle Marvin! Loved being on the farm when I was younger! He had a huge laugh and was quite the story teller! Love to Ruthie and cousins Kari, Kurt, and Jason and their families as well.
Shelley Balkan
We were sad to hear the news about Marvin. You guy’s will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Seymour MOMarvin was quite the character. Even though Willie and I moved away from Hillsboro in 1963 we managed to visit with Marvin on occasion. I shall pray for Marvin and his family.
On behalf of the Rodriguez family, our most sincere condolences to the family. May Marvin Siegert rest in peace. Marvin Siegert hired our family for many years. We would travel from Texas to ND every summer. I remember Marvin as an extremely generous person providing my father and family work and a home to live. I truly enjoyed his farm and every single day I spent there. God bless and may Marvin RIP.