Service Information
Marvin J. Haara, age 76, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 1:00 P.M., at Hope Family Church in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020, from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M., one hour prior to the service, all at church.
Marvin Haara’s Family requests everyone to wear their favorite sport shirt to the memorial service.
Obituary
Marvin John Haara was born on September 9, 1943, in Baraga Township, Michigan. He was the son of Einar and Saimi (Keranen) Haara. Marvin was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education at L’Anse, Michigan and was a graduate with the L’Anse High School class of 1961. Marvin furthered his education at Suomi College in Hancock, Michigan, Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Association Free Lutheran Seminary in Plymouth, Minnesota, Pastor of Churches in northern Minnesota and South Dakota. Marvin then resided in Sacred Heart, Minnesota.
Marvin was united in marriage to Sandra Ellis on October 24, 1992, at Word of Life Outreach Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, John and Rachel. Marvin and Sandra resided in Darwin and Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 27 years of marriage.
Marvin was employed at HTI, Warners, pastor, and personal care attendant at My Brother’s Keeper. He also did prison and jail ministry at the Meeker County Jail. He was a member of Hope Family Church in Hutchinson.
Marvin enjoyed football, baseball, fishing, college basketball, and was a big Minnesota Lynx fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Marvin passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his home in Hutchinson, at the age of 76 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Marvin is survived by his:
Wife, Sandra Haara of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, John J. Haara of Hutchinson, MN;
Brother, Melvin Haara and his wife, Darlene, of Prescott, AZ;
Sister, Marlene Thomas and her husband, Loren, of L’Anse, MI;
Many other relatives and friends.
Marvin is preceded in death by his Parents, Einar and Saimi Haara; Daughter, Rachel Haara.
Marvin Haara’s Family requests everyone to wear their favorite sport shirt to the memorial service.
Gloria Mosley says
Dear Haara family,
Please accept my condolence at this very painful and difficult time for I lost m entire family to this enemy death and would like to share where I found comfort and hope at that time. I found this in what I read in Jehovah Gods word the Bible at John5:28,29 for here it tells us we’ll see our love ones again at the resurrection when Jesus brings them back here on earth and we’re told at Isaiah25:8 that this enemy death will be gone forever.
With these scriptures and jw.org I’m able to cope with my loss because now I know I’ll see m y love ones again and so can you. I wanted to share this with you now when hope and comfort is needed hoping that this will help you also for this is my purpose in sharing this with you at this time and please know I do share your grief and would like to know if this helped you in some way so please feel free to let me know. I hope to hear from you. Sincerely, GM
Tim Skramstad says
Marvin was such a kind loving man and pastor. Our prayers continue for each of you and trust that the Lord’s promises that “He will never leave you and never forsake you” and that He is “the resurrection and the life” will be in your hearts during this difficult time.
Pastor Dennis Gray says
I saw Pastor Marvin last at an event at the Sunburg Free Lutheran Church in Sunburg, MN. He lived in Litchfield then. It was fun being at the event with him. He was a powerful preacher and interested in seeing souls saved.