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Marvin E.

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Meggison

August 12, 1933 – August 10, 2021

Obituary

Birthplace: Carbon, Iowa Resided In: Glenwood formerly Red Oak, IA Marvin Edward Meggison, age 87, of Glenwood, Iowa, formerly of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Marvin was born August 12, 1933 in Adams County, Iowa, near Carbon, the son of Edward and Daisy (Hinkle) Meggison. He attended school in Carbon until the 8th grade. He later joined the United States Navy serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged after four years. He moved to Red Oak, Iowa to be near his parents who moved during his time in the Navy. He worked at various construction companies and then the city of Red Oak as a paid fireman for three years. He then worked for the Red Oak Police Department for 3 years before being hired as Chief Deputy at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department in 1972. Upon the death of Sheriff Richard E. Harrell, Marvin was appointed Sheriff and remained until his retirement in 1992. During his two terms in office, he was very active in starting Crime Stoppers in Montgomery County and bringing McGruff and the McGruff Mobile to the county. Marvin was united in marriage to Norma Lee Berriman on June 5, 1955 in Red Oak, Iowa. Three children were born to this union: Douglas, Denise, and Rebecca. Marvin and Norma lived in the Montgomery County Jail living quarters for nineteen years. During this time Marvin and Norma lost their daughter Rebecca in an automobile accident in December of 1990. After retirement, Marvin had his own mowing equipment and mowed several yards until he retired from that in 2008. Marvin enjoyed retirement and the time he spent with Norma, Doug, Denise and the grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed playing golf, boating at Table Rock Lake, watching football, and rooting for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He attended as many games as he could. Marvin enjoyed being a member of First Christian Church where he worked mowing and doing whatever needed to be done. Marvin also enjoyed his time with the Merc Coffee Club and helping with their annual pancake fundraiser for families in need. He really loved flipping pancakes. He also was involved in a group of retired peace officers that got together once a month for breakfast, called "The Fuzz That Was". He really had fun being a part of that group. Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter, Rebecca Meggison; and siblings: Rita Hilzendeger, Shirley Janssen, Nancy Davis, and Howard, Max, and Jerry Meggison. Survivors include his wife: Norma of Glenwood, IA; children: Doug Meggison and wife Lori and Denise Bosworth and husband Chuck all of Glenwood, IA; grandchildren: Jason Meggison and wife Jorgia of Blair, NE; Andrew Meggison and wife Jessica of Newnan, GA; Kari Meggison of Glenwood, IA; Corey Bosworth and wife Rashmee of Highlands Ranch, CO; Tyler Blakely of Council Bluffs, IA; and Daniel Meggison and wife Kenzie of Malvern, IA; 12 great grandchildren; sister: Linda Smith of Red Oak, IA; sisters-in-law: Jo Alice Meggison of Red Oak, IA and Sandy Berriman of Houston, TX; brothers-in-law: Marion Berriman and wife Donna of Monument, CO and Bill Berriman and wife Teresa of Mingo. IA; and many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life service will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the First Christian Church. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 10-11 AM Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the church prior to the celebration of life. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church, the Christian Men's Fellowship of First Christian Church, or the Tuesday Girls. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation:
Date: 8/14/2021 Time: 10-11 AM Comments: Family will be present during visitation. First Christian Church 1909 Summit Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 8/14/2021 Time: 11 AM Comments: First Christian Church 1909 Summit Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 8/14/2021 Time: Following services Comments: Evergreen Cemetery North 8th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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