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Marvin Wayne Draeger

November 28, 1927 — October 13, 2015

Marvin Wayne Draeger

Marvin Wayne Draeger, 87, of Webster City, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Ames.  His service will be held Friday October 16, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Webster City with Rev. Dr. Michael Kroona officiating.  A visitation will be Thursday 4 – 6 at Boman Funeral Home.
 
He was born November 28, 1927 in Webster City to Albert & Pearl (Welch) Draeger.  He graduated from Webster City High School and joined the US Navy shortly thereafter.  He served on the USS Virginia.
 
Marvin & Anita were married on December 18, 1950 in Humboldt, IA.  He worked as a salesman for many years.  The Hamilton County Fair Board hired him to be the board secretary for several years.  About 60 years ago he realized his dream to be a crop and cattle farmer. In 2003 they moved to the farm where Marvin continued farming.
 
He was a member of the American Legion Post 191.  Marv enjoyed ballroom dancing, but the thing he lived for was farming.
 
His family includes his wife of 65 years; three children: Debbie (Lynn) Jaycox of Webster City, Douglas of Fort Dodge & Mark (Pam) of Webster City; three grandchildren Scott (Juli) Jaycox of Webster City, Sara (Tyler) Abens of Webster City & Alex (Sierra) Draeger of Humboldt; and several great grandchildren.
 
He is preceded in death by his parents, grandson Mark, and 2 brothers Melvin & Raymond.  Memorials can be given to donor’s choice.
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