Born ‎1 May 1921 Douglas County, Minnesota, died ‎21 Oct 2013 Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota‎, age 92 years
Dobberpuhl, Marvin

Marvin Henry Dobberpuhl was born May 1, 1921, in Carlos Township, MN, the son of Henry and Louise (Drussell) Dobberpuhl. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. He grew up in Carlos Township and attended school at District 36 and later at Central High School in Alexandria. Following his schooling, Marvin worked as a hired hand for local farmers.

On June 5, 1942, Marvin was united in marriage to Elmera (Larson) at the Fahlun Lutheran Church Parsonage, near Nelson. The couple made their home near Carlos. They were blessed with one child, Marvin, Jr., who sadly died in infancy. Marvin joined the United States Army and served in the 95th Infantry Division. Marvin was deployed and served as an Infantry Battery Supply Staff Sergeant during WWII. He served in France, six weeks after Normandy, and also in Germany.

Following his discharge, Marvin returned to Minnesota where he continued a long career in farming. He had his own seed company and produce business, sold insurance for the Moe & Urness Insurance Co., and did custom combining and baling.

Marvin served his community as a member of the Carlos Township Board (18yrs) and Knute Nelson Memorial Home Board. He also volunteered his time at Fahlun Lutheran Church and cemetery. Marvin was a contributor to the Alexandria Technical College Scholarship program, donating many scholarships throughout the years. These scholarships will continue in his name.

Marvin loved mathematics, puzzles, and playing cribbage. He liked horses and spending time fishing. A unique hobby for Marvin involved antique knitting machines. He collected, repaired, and built new machines out of old parts. He kept his machines in working order and made stockings, scarves and stocking caps for friends and family.

Marvin was united in marriage to Fyrn Jensen on June 12, 1993. The couple enjoyed traveling to destinations such as Africa, Alaska, Holy Land, Norway and many more. They were also members of the Vikingland Sam's Chapter and loved to travel with their RV.

On Monday, October 21, 2013, Marvin died at the age of ninety-two years.

His wife, Elmera Dobberpuhl; wife, Fyrn Dobberpuhl; son, Marvin Dobberpuhl, Jr.; parents, Henry and Louise Dobberpuhl; and sister, Frances Hedlof, preceded him in death.

Marvin is survived by his sister, Marion Dahlke and husband, Kenneth, of Alexandria; three nieces and one nephew, Janet Amundson, Ron Hanson, Laura Capp and Linda Sundgaard; and many great and great, great nieces and nephews

A funeral service was held 11 AM, Saturday, October 26, 2013, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Reverend Kari Van Wakeren officiated. Randy Morken and Karen Gladen provided music. Interment followed lunch at the Fahlun Lutheran Cemetery near Nelson. Casket bearers included Steve Hatlevold, Scott Amundson, Steve Hanson, Kent Hanson, Heidi Capp, Brad Capp, Nicholas Sundgaard and Mitchell Sundgaard. Honorary casket bearers include all of Marvin's great nieces and nephews. The American Legion Post 87, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 936, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 235 and the Minnesota National Guard accorded military honors.

Obituary: Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minnesota

Born ‎22 Jul 1921 Pope County, Minnesota, died ‎23 May 2008 Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota‎, age 86 years, ‎1st marriage to: Marvin Henry Dobberpuhl, ‎2nd marriage to: Kenneth L Soderholm, ‎3rd marriage to: Lester Roland "Les" Jensen
social security death index:
FYRN J DOBBERPUHL was born 22 July 1921, got Social Security number 473- 12-1631 (indicating Minnesota,) and died 23 May 2008

First husband: Lester Jensen
Children: Paul, Richard, Robert

2nd husband: Kenneth Soderholm
3rd husband: Marvin Dobberpuhl

Parents:
Paul Dennis Mitchell
BIRTH 12 SEP 1885 • Bangor Township, Pope, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 19 OCT 1923 • Villard, Pope, Minnesota, USA

Mary Ellen "Mae" Gaffaney
BIRTH 6 FEB 1892 • Villard, Pope, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 14 JAN 1995 • Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA

Obituary:
Dobberpuhl, Fyrn Fyrn Mitchell was born July 22, 1921 in Brooten, MN, the daughter of Paul and Mae (Gaffaney) Mitchell. She was raised and attended school in Villard, MN. Following high school she attended St. Benedict's College. On December 11, 1939 Fyrn was united in marriage to Lester Jensen at Webster, SD. The couple made their home at Nelson, MN where the couple farmed. They were blessed with three children, Robert, Paul and Dick. Following Lester's death in 1972 Fyrn joined the Peace Corp. She served in the Philippines where she taught agricultural techniques to various communities. President Ferdinand Marcos honored her with a national award for her service to the Philippines. After two and one half years with the Peace Corp Fyrn returned to Nelson. Fyrn was always active with her church. She served for several years on the Knute Nelson Memorial Home board of directors. In June 1993 Fyrn was united in marriage to Marvin Dobberpuhl at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. They lived in the Nelson area until 1999 when they moved to the Senator in Alexandria. Recently the couple moved to Nelson Gables in Alexandria. Fyrn loved to travel. She enjoyed the RV lifestyle with Marvin for twelve years. Fyrn has traveled through all fifty states and visited forty-three countries. Fyrn also enjoyed sewing and gardening with flowers and vegetables. Food was an important part of Fyrn's life where she liked to produce it, can it, cook it and serve it. On Friday May 23, 2008 Fyrn died at the age of eighty-six years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Jensen; two sons, Robert and Paul Jensen; one brother, Woodrow Mitchell; and one sister, Marion Anderson. Fyrn is survived by her husband Marvin Dobberpuhl of Alexandria; her son Dick Jensen of Minneapolis, MN; three grandchildren, Patricia Jensen, Joseph Jenson and Ryan Jensen; two great grandchildren, Nathaniel and Josie; two sisters, Marjorie Von Felden of Minneapolis and Edith Olson of Bloomington, MN; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Rev. Greg Billberg officiated. Randy Morken and Ardis Danielson provided music. Interment followed in the Nelson Cemetery. Casket bearers included Gerald Sather, George Moon. Jim Jensen, Randy Olson, Bruce Von Felden and Don Woodhall. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Fyrn's parents marriage in Pope County, MN
POPE G458 06/24/1913
MITCHELL, PAUL D
GAFFANY, MAE E