Marvin Espenscheid
October 05, 1940 - December 07, 2020
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Marvin J. Espenscheid, age 80, of Argyle, WI passed away at his home on Monday, December 07, 2020.He was born on October 05, 1940, in Rockford, IL the son of Milton and Leona (Yokers) Espenscheid. Marvin graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1958 and attended the University of Illinois. He was united in marriage to Ruth Lehto on September 02, 1961 in Rockford, IL. He loved his family and his Hereford cattle.Marvin is survived by his wife: Ruth Espenscheid; six children: Sarah (Kevin) Lueschow, Ben (Bev) Espenscheid, Jon (Shannon) Espenscheid, Thad (Meredith) Espenscheid, Amy Espenscheid, and Carrie Espenscheid; sixteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister: Marilyn Bicksler. He is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother: Gary Espenscheid.Marvin was a member of the Argyle Lutheran Church in Argyle, American Hereford Association, Wisconsin Hereford Association, Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association, and Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association. Marvin was in the purebred cattle business for over 52 years. He will be fondly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors. Private family services for Marvin will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020 with Rev. Dan Bohlman officiating. A public visitation will be held Friday, December 11, 2020 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle (801 Milwaukee St., Argyle, WI 53504). The Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.comIn lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Masks are to be worn for the duration of your visit inside the funeral home and ask that proper social distancing guidelines are practiced.
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lorraine Elzen
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So sorry to hear of Marvin's passing. I worked with him at the stockyards in Darlington years ago when he was buying livestock. He was a very nice man and always brought his dog to work with him. My sympathy to all of his family . Lorraine Elzen
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Barbara Ernst
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Marv has been a great friend of of the Hereford industry especially in Wisconsin where so many of us would call him friend! Always a smile and a hardy laugh was had when spending time discussing Hereford cattle! The industry and many of us will miss him and his influence. Our hearts go out to Ruth and his family but know that he is in a better place. RIP Marv! Marshall Ernst and Family Ernst Herefords
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Joe Schulte
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Marv was the hardest-working man I ever knew, besides my dad, Roy Wilke! He was the master at grilling Hereford steaks, and I remember as a kid seeing Coors beer for the 1st time ever at the front porch of the mansion on Hwy 78...why I remember that, I don 't know...but I do! I'm thankful for all of the things Marv did for us; many of these things you don't realize until later in life. I can't imagine what our family's life would have been without the Espenscheids in it, but I'm glad I'll never have to know. The progeny of a person; their lives, families, successes and positive influences on others in their lives, are a reflection of who that person was. Suffice it to say that if the world had more people like Marv Espenscheid in it, it wouldn't be in the mess that it is. Thanks for being you, Marv!!! GODspeed! Joe Schulte
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Jenny(Wolf)Bloom
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Marv was always one of the people I enjoyed seeing and working with during the summer when I worked in the Entry Office at the fair. Marv ran a great Jr. Beef show, which made our job easier! It was always sad when the junior show would end and Marv and Ruth headed home. A great man that touched the lives of so many. My condolences to you, Ruth, and the rest of your family.
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Barbara James
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I use to enjoy visit Marv and Ruth when they were at the State Fair. They always did a great job working with the kids. They helped to make my job easy. Your in my prayers Ruth. Barbara James
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Barbara George
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Marv (and Ruth) served the livestock industry for decades. He will be missed by so many, but his legacy will live on. Such great memories of cattle auctions and fairs. Sending sympathy to the family. With sympathy, Barbara George and family