Marvin E. Westhoelter, 77, of Union, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 in Imperial.

On April 14, 1942 in Krakow, Marvin was born to the union of Henry Westhoelter and Amelia (Barringhaus).

Marvin was baptized and confirmed at St. Gertrude in Krakow where he also attended grade school. He would later attend St. Francis Borgia for high school and was in the graduating class of 1960.

On May 5, 1962 in Washington at St. Francis Borgia, Marvin was united in marriage to Betty (Klingsick).

Marvin was an award-winning salesman for several industries and retired as a professional life insurance salesman from American General Life Insurance Company. He owned and operated various businesses throughout his life.

Marvin attended and was an active member of Holy Family Church and acted as the President of Consult for many years. He was also a member of the Gerald Knights of Columbus.

He enjoyed shooting pool, deer hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and traveling. Marvin always wanted to be busy with something.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Amelia Westhoelter; two brothers, Richard Westhoelter and Harold Westhoelter; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Westhoelter; one brother-in-law, James Gerhardt.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Westhoelter of Union; three sons, Shane Westhoelter of New Mexico, Shawn Westhoelter and significant other Shelly Bays of Imperial and Shadd Westhoelter and wife Lori of Sturgeon; six grandchildren, Timothy Westhoelter and wife Lin of California, Rashall Wehmeyer and husband Justin of Adrian, Joshua Westhoelter and wife Karalyn of California, Shari Westhoelter of Hallsville, Netanya Westhoelter of California and Zackary Westhoelter of Imperial; four step-grandchildren, Daymen, Sami, Brittany and Devyn; three great-grandchildren, Liam, Lincoln and Ashtyn; one great-grand-stepchild, McKinley; two sisters-in-law, Agnes Westhoelter of Washington and Bonnie Gerhardt of Des Peres; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Donations in memory of Marvin can be made to Alzheimer's Association or Holy Family Church of New Haven.