A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison. His funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the church, with Rev. Leo Patterson, pastor of Bethesda Lutheran Church, and Mr. Ken Renkes co-officiating. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial has been established to Bethesda Lutheran Church and Resthave Home.
Marvin was born September 20, 1925, in Morrison, IL, the son of Edward H. and Grace (Schol) Geerts. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. He worked on the family farm until enlisting in the United States Navy in 1944, proudly serving during World War II, for 2 years, 2 months and 2 days (per Ila). On October 16, 1946, he married Ila Jean Schumacher in Morrison. They shared over 74 years of marriage before her passing on December 25, 2020. Though Ila was gone, Marv carried his love for her with him throughout the remainder of his life with her picture by his side.
Marv was first employed by Herman Nelson Manufacturing in Morrison and then operated the Morrison Shell Gas Station with Fred Steele. He later turned his attention to farming, including operating a potato farm in rural Morrison and went on to work for Anderson Peat Company as plant manager, which later became Hyponex Corporation, where he served as regional manager before retiring. Marv was a longtime member of Bethesda Lutheran Church, where he also served on the church council. He was an 80-year member of Morrison American Legion Post 328 and a member of Morrison Country Club.
In his free time, Marv enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and keeping up with his yard. He also enjoyed golfing and spending time outdoors. One of his greatest joys in life, was spending time with family and friends in Wisconsin, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also greatly enjoyed visits from his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren while at Resthave Home.
Survivors include, two daughters, Lorinda White of Dixon, IL and Teresa Mason of Cottage Grove, WI; two sons, Steve (Marsha) Geerts of Morrison, IL and Mike (Marna) Geerts of Hinckley, IL; seven grandchildren, Tyler (Andrea Gonzalez) Mason, Hanna (Alex) Zipperer and Calli Mason, Tim Geerts, Monica (Andrew) Swanstrom, Manda (John) Davis, Jeremey (Natalie) Geerts; nine great-grandchildren, Erika Troxell, Leah and Natalie Geerts, Taylor and Katie Swanstrom, Morgan and James Davis, Brayden and Rylee Geerts; three step-great-grandchildren, Riggin, Haze and Stockton Klotz; three great-great-grandchildren, Jasper and Jayna Schlotfeldt and Logan Lance; one sister, Margaret Esse of Morrison, IL.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ila; one granddaughter, Michelle Hamilton; one son-in-law, Dave White; three brothers, Harold Geerts, Wilbur Geerts and James Geerts.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marvin, please visit the floral store.
Condolences can be shared at bosmarenkes.com.
