Marvin John Sprengeler

Obituary

Marvin John Sprengeler was born on August 16, 1938, in Green Isle, Minnesota. He was the son of Arthur and Dorothea (Renken) Sprengeler. Marvin was baptized as an infant on August 28, 1938 and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 6, 1952 both at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg. He grew up on the family farm as the youngest, with his twin sister Mavis and four other siblings. He graduated from Glencoe High School, with the class of 1956. In high school he excelled in sports, playing basketball, baseball, and he became a state champion in the low hurdles. Marvin entered military service with the Marine Corps on April 24, 1957. He was part of the team of 55 Marines that were stationed on the USS Shangri La aircraft carrier as part of the police force on the ship, patrolling the Pacific, providing order and justice for the sailors. Marvin received an honorable discharge on April 10, 1959.

On December 1, 1967, Marvin was united in marriage to Irene Bauman at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Delano. Marvin and Irene made their home in Delano before moving to his family farm in Plato, where they continued to raise their five children Jody, Julie, John, Janelle and Jim. Marvin and Irene shared over 35 years of marriage and enjoyed traveling, attending family gatherings, and building a loving home together, where Marvin always took special care of Irene prior to her passing away on April 20, 2003. Marvin enjoyed living at the Haven in Norwood Young America for the past 8 years.

For over 35 years, Marvin worked as an Electrical Control Panel Fabricator for Commonwealth Electric in St. Paul and Control Center in Golden Valley and various other metro locations. He shared his passions and talents for electrical systems by wiring many of his kids’ houses or miscellaneous projects at their homes.

Marvin was a long-time member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg. He was a member of 4H and FFA where he won Showman of the Year with Brown Swiss. Marvin also enjoyed bowling and playing cards, especially Sheepshead, and above all, cherished the time spent with family and grandchildren.

One of his greatest joys was treating his family to lunch or dinner and never letting anyone else pay the bill. He was a loving, patient, and supportive husband, father and grandfather. His life modeled the importance of faith, hard work and generosity. Marvin will always be remembered for his quick wit, political commentary, and sense of humor.

Marvin passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia at the age of 87 years, 2 months, 2 days. Blessed be his memory.

Marvin is survived by:
Children, Jody Becker and her husband, David of Shorewood, MN,
                Julie Reiling and her husband, Rodney, of Grasston, MN,
                John Sprengeler and his wife, Barb, of Plato, MN,
                Janelle Sladek and her husband, Troy, of Alexandria, MN,
                Jim Sprengeler and his wife, Tristin, of Plato, MN;
Grandchildren, Adam Becker and his wife, Katrina, Jacob Becker and his wife, Grace, Peter Becker, Marissa Sprengeler and her significant other, Al Kunkel, Ryan Sprengeler and his fiancé, Taylor Besl, Zech Visser, Samuel Reiling, Grace Reiling, Braeden Sladek, Ashton Sladek, Parker Sprengeler, Preston Sprengeler;
Great Grandchildren, Joshua Becker, Claire Becker, Harvey Becker, Beau Becker;
Twin Sister, Mavis Schuette of Norwood Young America, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Glorian Sprengeler, Marie Kreft, Jeanne Proctor and her husband, Keith;
Brothers-in-law, Ed Bauman and his wife, Pam, Earl Bauman and his wife Cherie, Tom Bauman and his wife, Jenny;
Many Nieces, Nephews, Relatives, and Friends.

Marvin was preceded in death by his Parents, Arthur and Dorothea Sprengeler; Spouse, Irene Sprengeler; Grandson Luke Becker, Brothers, Melvin Sprengeler, Erwin Sprengeler, and Sisters, Syliva Foster, Myrtle Turbett.