Marvin Louis Tapken

MARVIN LOUIS TAPKEN

Cedar Rapids

Marvin Louis Tapken, 91, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by many loving family members. Visitation will be held from

10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. The funeral service will start at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Phil Jorgensen officiating. Burial will be

held at Cedar Memorial

Park Cemetery.

Marvin was born on Oct. 23, 1930, to Louis and Minnie (Prull) Tapken in Monticello, Iowa. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Janet Archibald, on Nov. 28, 1954, in Monticello. He was employed for 40 years as a Postal Clerk and 32 years as a Brinks Driver in Cedar Rapids. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1952 and served in the Korean conflict guarding the Panama Canal. He enjoyed fishing, camping and the time spent on their property at Wildwood Acres. He was a reluctant Cubs fan supporting wife Janet, and also enjoyed watching Western movies. He participated in many church functions and in earlier years enjoyed playing basketball and baseball in school. In his later years, he enjoyed taking care of his pets, Saber and Callie.

He is survived by his children, Gary Tapken of Cedar Rapids and Susan (Jim) Warren of La Crosse, Wis., Brian Tapken, Eric Tapken and Nancy Tapken, all of Cedar Rapids; brother, Don (Phylis) Tapken of Monticello, Iowa; sister, Carol Gilds of Lakeland, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Laurie (Rob) Klein; Rhonda (Jason) Bowser, Staci Applegate, Katie (Russell) Tapken, Melanie (David) Simmons, Jennifer Tapken, Kara (Rusty) Merfeld and Lisa Tapken; along with several great-grandchildren.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet; a son, Merrill; and a sister, Bertha.

Memorial donations may be directed to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Special Thanks to St. Luke's Hospital and the UnityPoint Hospice Caregivers.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.