"Wanda and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Marvin did so many amazing things for our community and contributed so much to the success for so many. He was a caring and compassionate person who was a positive impact on our lives. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Robb and Steff Gardner"
In loving memory of
Marvin Day
December 10, 1943 - December 22, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT - Marvin Day, 78, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his home in Tucson, Arizona.
Marvin was born December 10, 1943, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Franklin and Wilma (Goering) Day. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1961. Marvin was united in marriage to Wanda Ortery on July 27, 1974, in Kirkwood, Illinois. The couple lived in Nashville, Tennessee, New London and have lived in the Mount Pleasant community since 1984. Marvin was a Pizza Hut franchisee, as well as owned and operated the Sirloin Stockade in Mount Pleasant.
Marvin served on the Henry County Hospital Board for over 30 years, Two Rivers Bank Board, a member of the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce where he served on many committees and a former member of the Jaycees. He received an Honorary Doctorate from Iowa Wesleyan College. Marvin volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, coached little league baseball, and served on the youth softball board. He enjoyed Old Threshers and was instrumental in establishing the Carousel. He relished the time he was able to farm with his good friend Steve Heise, and going home to Kansas to farm his family farm with Todd Cyr. Marvin was a very caring, loving, gentle, and kind person. He was always willing to lend a hand to those in need and never knew a stranger. Marvin was a devoted family man and husband. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Marvin is survived by his wife Wanda; five children, Jon (Michaele) Day of Altamont, KS, Amy Day of Mount Pleasant, Angi (Daniel) Butcher of Mount Pleasant, Dr. Kristopher (Lacey) Day of Issaquah, WA, Krystal (Matt) Platt of Mount Pleasant; 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marilyn Collins and a nephew Rick Collins.
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be held 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from noon until 2:00 pm. The service will be livestreamed at Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at our website www.powellfuneralhomes.com. A memorial fund has been established for Henry County Health Center Foundation.
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"Wanda and family, sorry for your loss and praying for you and your family. May God give you peace and joy in all the memories that you have of Marvin. Mark and Laci Shull and family. "
"Wanda and family, we are so sorry to hear of Marvin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marvin's dedication to the growth of Mt. Pleasant has been felt throughout the community. He was honest and a caring man. He will be missed. Love Jon and Tess Hills"
"Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you all during this difficult time. Have many memories of Marvin and what a great man he was and all the memories on Easy street from sledding for hours on end in you backyard to just hanging out with you all. "
"When someone close to us is suddenly taken from us the pain sometimes seems more than we can bear. And yet, with time, our memories grow more precious and we come to realize that those we've loved live within our hearts. Our condolences to the entire Day family. Dianna and Mike Penrod"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Always remember Marvin at all the sporting events with our kids. He was one of a kind and always had a smile for everyone. "
"To the Day family we send our condolences and heartfelt prayers. Marvin was one of those people a community needs to experience progress. He and Wanda did a wonderful job of making Mt. Pleasant a better place to live and raise a family. "
"Sending prayers for comfort and peace to Wanda and entire family."
"I have only known Marvin and Wanda for a little over a year in Saddlebrook. The moment I met Marvin I could tell how in love he and Wanda were. Marvin is one of those fellows you instantly know is a very kind and compassionate gentleman... he will certainly be missed by his entire family and especially Wanda"
"Glad to have known him, and forever thankful?my prayers and hugs to Wanda and family ?What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose , for all that we love deeply becomes part of us?"