Marvin Bernhard Niemi

Marvin Bernhardt “Marv” Niemi
BIRTH 23 Aug 1933
Biwabik, St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 8 Jul 2020 (aged 86)
Aurora, St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Rauha Cemetery
St. Louis County, Minnesota, USA
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Marvin “Marv” Bernhardt Niemi, 86, of Aurora died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora after a twenty year courageous battle with cancer. Marv was born on August 23, 1933 to John and Lempi (Heikkinen) in Biwabik.

He grew up and attended school in Embarrass, graduating from Embarrass High School, Class of 1951. Marv then enlisted in the US Army and had served during the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, Marv furthered his education at Virginia Junior College. He was united in marriage to Gladys Ranta on June 8, 1957. Marv was employed as an Asphalt Superintendent and was a member of the Operations Engineers Local #49 for forty-seven years. Marv was a member of the former Aurora VFW where he served on their Color Guard as well as several other capacities; as well as the Aurora Legion Post, the Hoyt Lakes VFW, and the Palo Congregational Church.

Marv enjoyed spending time with this family and took the greatest pleasure in being a grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Gladys; son, Clark (Lisa) Niemi; grandsons: Kyle (Carly) Niemi, Daniel (Alyssa Belange) Niemi, and Dylan Niemi; two step great-grandchildren; a great-granddaughter due in November; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers; five sisters; one foster brother; and his parents.

Interment will be in the Rauha Cemetery in Palo.