Marvin Andrew Daniels Obituary (1940

Marvin Andrew Daniels of Blair, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2017. Services will be held at the Congregational Church in Blair on Friday, July 28 at 2:30 PM. Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Orum. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. Marvin was born on August 30, 1940 to Andrew and Sylvia (Janszen) Daniels in Burnette, NE and grew up in Petersburg, NE. He attended Albion High School, graduating in 1958. Marvin then attended the University of Nebraska receiving his degree in agriculture in 1962. Marvin was united in marriage to Doris Detjens in 2004. He was a cattle buyer in the Blair, West Point and Kearney areas for Wilson and Dubuque Packing Companies. Marvin enlisted in the Army National Guard in March 1963 and served until May 1980, receiving several accommodations, including the Army Commendation award and achieving the rank of Captain. He was also an active member of the Blair Jaycees serving as president and receiving Jaycee of the Year award. Marvin was a life time member of the Am. Vets. Marvin is survived by step-son Rick (Sarah) Detjens of Blair; step-daughter Kim (Joel) Swanson of Blair; step-grandchildren: Nicole Swanson and Aaron Swanson of Blair, and Gracie and Zac Rolland; sister-in-law Virginia (Ken) Rhoades of Blair, brother-in-law Davey (Phyllis) Jensen of Fromburg, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Doris, brother LaVerne and infant brother. Memorials may be directed to the Am. Vets and Blair Rescue Squad.