Marvin Dannenbring

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Marvin Dannenbring, 79, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Freeman, SD, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, July 7, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in rural Emery, SD. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at the church. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Marvin James Dannenbring was born on November 20, 1942, to Leonhard and Leona (Huber) Dannenbring in Parkston, South Dakota.

Marvin grew up in the Clayton area and was the oldest of eight siblings. He farmed his entire life and enjoyed it. On December 29, 1967, Marvin married Claudia VanderHamm. They were married for almost 17 years and had three children: Tricia, Matthew, and Lucas. Claudia passed away on November 12, 1984.

On February 8, 1987, Marvin married Joye (Hetrick Jones) Dannenbring. They were married for 35 years and combined their families, including Joye’s children, Jane Ann, Janean, and Justin.

Marvin was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter‘s Lutheran Church of Clayton South Dakota and was a member for over 60 years and held various different offices. Later he moved to Freeman, SD, and transferred membership to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Freeman. He enjoyed playing dart ball at both churches. Marvin was active in the community, serving on the Clayton Township board. Marvin served proudly in the Army National Guard after high school in the Parkston unit. Marvin also enjoyed being a tour director with his wife, Joye, traveling to various places and meeting people. Marvin always took great pleasure spending time with his grandchildren.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Joye; children: Jane Ann (Darin) Maltsberger of Mt Vernon; Tricia (Kirk) Wellman of Sioux Falls; Janean (Jim) Caugherty of Brookings; Matthew (Kristi) Dannenbring of Freeman; Lucas (Kayla) Dannenbring of Sioux Falls; Justin (Ariana) Jones of Sioux Falls; seventeen grandchildren; two brothers: Harvey Dannenbring and Dan (Chelle) Dannenbring both of Freeman; five sisters: Dorothy Acklam of Denver, CO; Diane (Tom) Agnitsch of Aberdeen, SD; Twyla (Ralph) Richter of Henderson, NV; Janette (Daniel) Brown of Seattle, WA; and June Dannenbring of Henderson NV; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first spouse, a brother-in-law, and nephew.

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