Marvin Simar

Marvin Simar, age 74 of Hoffman, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his home.

Visitation for Marvin Simar will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at at Peace Lutheran Church in Barrett, MN.

Memorial services for Marvin Wayne Simar will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church in Barrett, MN.

Marvin Wayne Simar was born August 6, 1949, in Long Prairie, Minnesota to Lester and Vivian Simar. He attended Wykeham rural school for three years before moving with his parents to Eagle Bend, Minnesota in 1958. He graduated from Eagle Bend High School in 1967, then continued his education at Staples Technical School in Staples, Minnesota for farm mechanics. During his school years he worked at the Eagle Bend Coop Store and for farmers.

On October 22, 1977, Marvin married Nancy Erickson. One daughter, Kristy Marie was born to this union. He was employed at the Sander’s Garage and later Terry’s Auto Sales in Hoffman, Minnesota as a mechanic. Marvin and Kristy enjoyed swap meets, flea markets, garage sales and he loved tractors. Marvin liked good conversation and having coffee with his buddies. He was a people’s person, and a friend to all.

Marvin is lovingly remembered by his daughter: Kristy Simar; sister: Jeanne Kae Simar; brother: David (Kathy) Simar; aunt: Gladys Miller; nephew: Nick (Jessica) Simar; and niece: Abbie (Ryan) Simar; brothers & sisters-in-law: Peggy (Bill) Pasche, Dale Erickson, Connie Anderson, Susan (Dale) Murray, Darryl (Carol) Erickson, Janice (Troy) Rienking, and Dean Erickson; nieces and nephews: Jennifer (Ryan) Rupp, Amy (Eric) Mayer, Ryan (Laura) Anderson, Marisa (Brian) Knutson, Justin Anderson, Sarah (Colby) Schultz, Michael Schultz, Justin (Maggie) Hvesda, Tommy (Jessica) Reinking, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Nancy (Erickson) Simar; his parents: Lester and Vivian Simar; aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Arrangements are with Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Hoffman, MN.