Marvin F. Jandro, age 86, of Gladstone, passed away at the Iron Mountain V.A. Hospital on Friday evening November 3, 2017.
Marvin was born September 21, 1931, in Iron Mountain, the son of Frank and Ida (Enstrom) Jandro. He was raised in Gladstone and was a 1950 graduate of Gladstone High School. In January of 1951, Marvin enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served until his honorable discharge in January of 1955. On April 7, 1956, Marvin was united in marriage to the former Rosella Allard at All Saints Church, and together the couple made their home and raised their family in Gladstone. Marvin was employed at Mead Paper for 38 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed playing cards, especially smear league, and feeding the wildlife in his back yard. In his younger years, Marvin enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be deeply missed by the many who loved him.
In addition to his loving wife Rosella, Marvin is survived by:
Sons: Joe and Pete Jandro
Sister: Jane (Wayne) Cassell
Grandchildren: Jessica (Jim), Sara, Peter (Amanda), Eric, Cory (Rebecca),
Christopher and James Great Grandchildren: Alex, Landen, Carson, Ethan and Josie Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ida.
Marvin’s family will receive friends on Friday, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military rites will conclude visiting hours on Friday, at 4:00PM, at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone, with the Gladstone American Legion August Mattson Post #71 presiding. Luncheon will follow at the All Saints Church Parish Hall. Marvin will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells.
Art and Carol Dault - Kalkaska , MI
Uncle Marv, We will miss you so much! Coming up to visit everyone will not be the same without you.
We are sadden by your passing but we also understand the peace you are experiencing and we thank God for that.
Aunt Rose, Joe and Pete, our hearts go out to you for your lose! Words are hard to express at this time.
PETER M JANDRO - CEDAR RIVER, MI
My grandpa Marv was the kindest person I’ve ever known. He taught me so many things in my life that I will pass on to my boys. “Camp Life” will never be the same and I will think of my Grandpa everytime I’m up there. I feel truely blessed to have been so close to him. I lost one of my oldest and closest friends. I miss him dearly.
Joe Jandro - Gladstone, MI
I always looked up to my Dad as a man of honor and complete honesty. He always placed the needs and desires of others above his own. He was a quiet, thoughtful person, who was always happiest with children, especially his grandchildren. I know that for the rest of my life, whenever I have an important decision to make, I will ask myself “What would dad do”? After he passed, I realized that we were closer than I ever thought. I miss him dearly, but he is at peace now. God bless you Dad.