Marvin John Eide, 74, passed away September 29, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska at UNMC. Marvin was born on December 4, 1946, to Marvin and Peggy (Winker) Eide in Oldham, South Dakota.
Marvin graduated from Oldham High School, then attended Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota, graduating with his bachelor’s degree. On August 19, 1966 he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Bickett. To this union 4 children were born, Travis, Laura, Jay and Carrie. Their family lived in Mitchell, South Dakota before moving to North Platte in 1976 when Marvin went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad for a few years. Then Marvin worked for Nebraska Public Power District in Sutherland, Nebraska, retiring after 25 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, fishing, camping, hunting, was a Husker fan, and was always on his phone playing games. Marvin was a member of the American Legion and attended the Methodist Church.
Marvin is survived by his children, Travis Eide, Grand Island, Nebraska, Laura Dilley, Omaha, Nebraska, Jay (Angela) Eide, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Carrie Simmerman, Sutherland, Nebraska; 9 grandchildren, Rhianna , Jacqueline and Tanner Eide, Chris, Ryan and Evan Dilley, Dalton, Alex and Shane Simmerman; sisters, Deanna Felsbery, Susan Boldt, and Arelen (John) Poncelet; brother, Roger (Katie) Eide; along with several nephews, nieces and many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Peggy Eide; his wife Donna; and sister Barbara Kinney.
Memorials can be made to the family in memory of Marvin.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Visitation will be noon – 6:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, with family receiving friends from 4 – 6, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Private family burial with Military Honors will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 18, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.
Following the service on Saturday there will be a reception, at the RV park where Marvin lived. Please come and share your memories of Marvin with his family and friends, Lincoln Highway RV Park, 4684 W. Highway 30, North Platte.
For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed via the Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Facebook page. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.adamsswanson.com.