Marvin W. Greatting's Obituary
Marvin W. Greatting, 83, of Columbia, IL, passed away at Columbia Convalescent Center, Columbia, IL. He was born in Columbia, IL, the son of the late Roland and Maime (Kuehne) Greatting. Mr. Greatting was the former owner of Greatting's Market, Columbia, IL, for over 30 years. After he closed the market he was employed at The Market Place in Columbia, IL, and Roma's in Waterloo, IL. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the World War II, at which time he was in one of the first units to return to Shangai, China.. Marvin was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL, and American Legion Post #581, Columbia, IL, where he served on the Drill Team. Marvin enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, golf, and gardening. He was married to Pauline (Heumann) Greatting, who survives him. They were married on October 2, 1949 in Red Bud, IL.
VisitationFriday, July 23, 2010 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lawlor Funeral HomeSaturday, July 24, 2010 10:00 am - 11:00 amSt. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL
ServicesSaturday, July 24, 2010, 11:00 AMSt. Paul Lutheran Church, Steven Theiss, PastorFormer Pastor Ed Melchoir, officiating
IntermentSt. Paul Lutheran CemeteryColumbia, IL
Memorial ContributionsAmerican Legion Trust Fund, Columbia, IL, or St. Paul Lutheran Church, 227 Goodhaven, Columbia, IL 62236
Also SurvivingSon, Richard (Namiko) Greatting of San Diego, CASon, Allen (Julie) Greatting of Fults, ILSon, Mark (Starlin) Greatting of Springfield, ILSon, David (Julie) Greatting of Columbia, ILGrandchildren, Chris (Becky) Greatting, Chris and Kevin Milkert, Heather, Hillary and Zachary Greatting, Joel and Reed Greatting 2 Great Grandchildren Brother, Roland (Janice) Greatting of Ellis Grove, ILSister, Ruby Litzinger of St. Louis, MOSister, Annabelle (Si) Vallett of Steeleville, ILSister, Linda Peck of Belleville, ILOther relatives and friends
Preceded in Death ByBrother-In-Law, Hal Litzinger
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