Marvin Gillette

Marvin Gillette, age 81, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 Marvin died unexpectedly! He was born in Muskegon MI and raised on 'Jackson Hill' by his parents Elsie & Frank Gillette (deceased). He proudly served in the US Air Force from 1/1956 to 3/1959. When he moved back to MI he settled in Grand Rapids where he met & married Noralyn Bohnstengel on March 24, 1962. Surviving after 57 years of sharing his life, are his saddened wife and children: Roxane (Ron) Huizingh, Louane (Nathan) VanLaan, and Kevin (Charlene) Gillette; His cherished granddaughters: Kimberly Gillette, Hannah Huizingh and his great grandson, Asher Gillette. Marv had 3 treasured sisters: Maxine (Robert) Hatch (deceased) of Muskegon; Pauline Swartout of Muskegon; and Delores (Frank) Martin of Kentwood. All his nieces and nephews & even their children were cherished by him! As were his many friends! He worked for several various types of sales organizations ending with many years at K & M Northfield Dodge doing a variety of jobs even continuing after retirement in 2000 to work part time! His memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, Aug 24, 2019 with a luncheon to follow at Plymouth UCC, 4010 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rapids MI 49508. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place, with internment at a future time in Rosedale Cemetery's (Standale MI) 'Garden of Courage' niche. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to 'Gift of Life' 3861 Research Park Dr. Ann Arbor MI 48108 or to Wounded Warrior Projects. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to 'Gift of Life' 3861 Research Park Dr. Ann Arbor MI 48108 or to Wounded Warrior Project s.