The Superior Express -

Marvin S. Harmes, 94, of Chester, Nebraska, died July 3, 2023 at the Courtyard Terrace, Hebron, Nebraska.

Holy child of God, who lived the entirety of his life on earth in loving kindness, with joyfulness, as a man of great integrity and unyielding sincerity.

Marvin committed his life in humble service to God and lead by example at St. John's Lutheran Church in Chester, Nebraska as usher, trustee, elder and Sunday School superintendent.

Marvin was born in Sidney, Nebraska on Nov. 7, 1928, to Pearl Lillian, (Mitchell) and George Albert Harmes. He was baptized on Dec. 9, 1928, and confirmed April 2, 1944, at St. John's Church. Marvin graduated from Chester High School.

From 1948 to 1950, Marvin served in the United States Army in the 37th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion at Yokohama Harbor in Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1952.

Marvin spent his life as a farmer. During years of failed crops, he found work on the railroad, in the sawmills, at the grain elevators and a pig farm.

Marvin's adventurous spirit led him on travels to Niagara Falls, Canada, Oregon, Tennessee, Florida and the entire coast of California.

His passion for wood crafting resulted in cabinets, picture framing, commemorative crosses and the complete refurbishment of a 1910 home in Chester with his dear sister, Opal.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; his two beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, Opal Faye (Max Laverne Childers) and Lorna Louise (Charles Edward Garrett); his aunts, uncles, several cousins and numerous dear friends.

He is survived by many relatives and friends, all of whom will remember him with love and compassion.

His funeral was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, with the Rev. Greg Schaffer, officiating.

Interment followed at the Chester Cemetery, rural Chester

Memorials are suggested to the St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Nebraska.

Online condolences at http://www.bach elor-surber.com

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Homes of Belleville, Kansas, and Chester, Nebraska, were in charge of the arrangements.