Louise A Marvin
Sept. 16, 1922-Nov. 30, 2024
Louise Anna (Schlichtig) Marvin was born to Frank and Anna Schlichtig on September 16, 1922. She was the sixth of seven children. She grew up in south Omaha and graduated from Omaha South High School. After graduation she began working as a stenographer. During WWII, she worked at Martin Bomber plant, now known as Offutt Air Base, in Bellevue. Louise met her husband after the war. She and Billiey “Bill” Marvin were married on November 23, 1946, and were together for 54 years. Both Billiey and their infant son, Terriey preceded her in death.
Louise and Bill moved from Omaha to Ralston in 1953 and raised their three children there. She is survived by sons, Kit and Kim; daughter, Kathiey Elsasser (Wayne); nieces and nephews. Her home was the gathering place for Christmas and July 4th celebrations. These parties swelled in number as grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren were added to the family.
Louise was a wonderful cook and known for home-made tomato soup, chop suey, spaghetti and BBQ ribs. Christmas turned the kitchen into a bakery, with many dozens of cookies to share with the family.
Louise and Bill enjoyed traveling and took the family to California, Washington, DC, and the Ozarks. In the 1970s they took a special trip to Hawaii with her sister, Polly and brother-in-law, Colin Kiggins. Bill got to return to the places where he had been stationed during the war. During the summer months, each Monday was spent with friends and their families at Linoma Beach.
Both Louise and Bill were active in the American Legion Post 373. She was president of the Women’s Auxiliary, and he was the Post Commander. Saturday nights were often spent enjoying dinner and dancing at the Legion.
Louise enjoyed playing cards and was an avid reader until her eyesight failed. She followed the New York Yankees and cheered for the Huskers on Saturdays. Family meant everything to Louise. She wanted to be involved in the lives of her grandchildren and attended many concerts, plays, and football games until her age and health kept her home. Louise was tough and determined. She refused to let multiple injuries to her left leg keep her down. Each time she worked through rehab to get back on her feet. She appreciated canine companions, and through the years many dogs found a place on her lap and in her heart.
She was a loving and wonderful woman and will be greatly missed.
Visitation: Friday, December 6, 2024, 5:00-7:00pm,; Funeral: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10:30am all at West Center Chapel. Interment: Evergreen Memorial Park.
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