Marvin D. JAACKS

JAACKS, STEPHENSON, TINKEY, SMITH, WILLMS, SHOWALTER, BENSON, HAAF

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/25/2009 at 14:38:02

February 24, 2009
Belmond Independent, Iowa

Marvin D. Jaacks, 76, Alexander, died February 18, 2009 at the Belmond Health Care Center, surrounded by his family. Services were held February 20 at the Alexander United Methodist Church with Pastor Tony Hershey officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Alexander Cemetery. Marvin, the son of Alfred and Bertha (Stephenson) Jaacks, was born March 30, 1932 at Remsen. He graduated from Alexander High School and enlisted in the United States Army in 1952. He served part of his military tenure in Germany and was discharged a Corporal First Class in 1954. Marvin married Jollene Ann Tinkey on May 19, 1953 at the Alexander United Methodist Church. In earlier years he operated Marv's Appliance Service and also farmed from 1961-1962. For most of his life he made a living in agriculture. He was a plant foreman at Latham Seed Corporation for more than 43 years and was proud to be a part of the company's growth. He retired in 1997. Marvin's wife and family was always the main focus in his life. He and Jollene attended many of the extra-curricular activities of their children and grandchildren. They will remember his fatherly ways and gentle caring. Marvin served as a scout leader for a number of years, coached farm team baseball, and served in various roles at the church in Alexander. He served many years on the Alexander City Council, helping out around town when needed, and will be missed by his community and friends. Marvin loved county fairs, antique power shows and tractor pulls. He enjoyed working on his favorite Allis-Chambers tractor, and he drove it in tractor rides and in parades. Marvin was a handyman and skilled carpenter and was always willing to lend a hand to family, friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed spending time in his yard. Marvin and Jollene liked to travel and made excursions to Hawaii and Cozumel.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in October 2007; daughter Kim Smith; and son-in-law William Smith. Survivors include his sons Greg (Donna) Jaacks of Belmond, Jeff (Beth) Jaacks of Hampton and Steve Jaacks of Alexander; grandchildren Luke Smith and special friend Jess of Alexander, Trisha Jaacks of Clear Lake, Sandy (Zach) Willms of Belmond, Lindsey (Josh) Showalter of Sheffield and Jeremy Jaacks of Hampton; great grandchildren Samantha Smith of Alexander and Ashlynn and Ashton Willms of Belmond; and sisters Patricia (Milford) Benson of Gladstone, MO and Geraldin (Phillip) Haaf of Cedar Rapids.