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Rommann, Marvin H.
Marvin H. Rommann, 81 of Canon City, Colo., formerly of Vinton, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. Public Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Garrison Cemetery. Military Honors: Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post #57, Vinton. Phillips Funeral Home in Vinton is in charge of arrangements.
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Marvin was born Jan. 13, 1932, in Flandreau, S.D., the son of Art and Lila (Manz) Rommann. He attended school in Ravinia, S.D. Marvin served his country in the United States Air Force for three years, before being honorably discharged.
He married Rose Laska in 1955 in Omaha, Neb. Rose preceded Marvin in death in 1997. Marvin worked as a machinist for Rockwell Collins for 20 years, retiring in 1995. He married Bonnie Hull on Dec. 15, 2004 at home.
Marvin enjoyed woodworking, traveling and sitting on the porch. He was a member of the local machinist union in Cedar Rapids and the Geo. G. Luckey American Legion Post #57 in Vinton.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Bonnie of Canon City, Colo.; his three daughters, Connie (Don) Peak, Deb (Dave) Baron and Evelyn Bruce; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and one stepdaughter, Gina (Keith) Plamman.
In addition to his parents and first wife, Marvin was preceded in death by his two brothers, Roger and Loren; and one son, Keelin.
Published in The Gazette Oct. 16, 2013.
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