Marvin Frank Crawford

Marvin Frank Crawford, 68, of Rapid City, passed away May 11, 2012 at their winter home in Frostproof, Florida. Mr. Crawford was born on January 29, 1944 to Boyd and Virginia (Peters) Crawford in Highland Park. He spent his early years in East Jordan, and moved to Kalkaska in 5th grade. Upon graduation from Kalkaska High School, Marv joined the Army, stationed in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. He was in Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 101st Airborne Division. He served in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, and the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon. On June 3, 1967 he married Michaeline Seeley at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kalkaska. They would have shared 45 years together this June. To this union was born two daughters. Marv was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kalkaska, serving as an usher and Eucharistic minister. He was a charter member and past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus and a 4th degree member. He was a lifetime member of the VFW post #8684 and charter member of the Purple Heart Association of Traverse City and alumni of the 101st Airborne. He retired from the Kalkaska County Road Commission after 23 years of service. Marv had a great love for family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed deer hunting, camping, 4x4 wheeling, and the many extended motorcycle trips through the states. He is survived by his loving wife Michaeline, daughter Mary (David) Moore and grandchildren Sarah and Evan Moore, daughter Monica Crawford, and grandchildren Reyann and Trace Homan; his father Boyd and sister Shirley. He was preceded in death by his mother, brothers Clare and Rex, and step mother Mabel. The visitation will be at the Kalkaska Funeral Home, 152 South Cedar St., Kalkaska, on Tuesday, May 15th from 4 to 8 p.m., with rosary at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16th with Reverend Norman Dickson, S.J. officiating, final visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at church. Burial will follow in Barker Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. Please leave condolences at Marv’s online guestbook at www.kalkaskafuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home.

Marvin Frank Crawford

January 29, 1944 - May 11, 2012