Marvin Westby

Marvin was born October 27, 1917 in Renville, Minnesota the son of Cornelius and Sophie (Nelson) Westby. Marvin graduated from Renville High School in 1938. He served in the U.S. Army from January 6, 1941 to October 11, 1945, serving in Kodiak, Alaska and the European Theater of action. Marvin married Ruth Eleanor Schwen in Blue Earth, MN on February 10, 1946. Marvin worked as a professional photographer from 1949 to 1959 in Winnebago, MN. Marvin & Ruth moved to a farm outside of Blue Earth, MN in 1960, and later moving into Blue Earth in 1993. Ruth preceded Marvin in death in 2004. Later that year, Marvin became a resident at Parker Oaks Nursing Home and Assisted Living in Winnebago until the time of his death. Marvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, photography, playing cards and spending time with his family. While living in Blue Earth, Marvin served terms on the County Zoning Commission, Blue Earth Hospital Board and First National Bank Board. Marvin was a member of the Chain of Lakes Masonic Lodge in Fairmont, the Blue Earth American Legion Post 89, and the United Methodist Church of Winnebago.Marvin is survived by his children; Carol Westby of New Braunfels, Texas, Cynthia Lutz of Fairmont, Mark (& Oksana) Westby of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, and Neil (& Debby) Westby of Waseca; sisters, Hazel Casey and Inga Ell both of Winona, 8 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruth, 2 brothers and 6 sisters.