Marvin was born on June 29, 1918 in Worcestor, Mass., the son of Marvin and Florence Perry Clain. Marvin married Joyce Ann Wilson on February 28, 1942 in Worcestor.

Marvin had a tremendous passion and love for his county and history. After he graduated from Worcestor High School, he pursued his passion for his country by attending the Company I Ordnance Officer School in Aberdeen, Maryland, graduating in 1943, in which he then joined the U.S. Army during World War II. He was proud to be one of the soldiers marching into liberate Paris, France. Marvin made a career out of serving his country and proudly retired from the U.S. Army as a Major in 1961. After his service, Marvin worked for the Ordnance Head Quarters at the Rock Island Arsenal, retiring in the early 70’s.

Marvin’s other passions in life included traveling and playing golf.

He is survived by; his children and (spouses), Susan (Sam) Bjorkman, Rock Island, Connie Sellers, Moline, Thomas (Patricia) Clain, Bettendorf, IA, and Anne Bliss Holliday, San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Andy (Veronica) Bjorkman, Champaign, IL, Sarah Bjorkman, Alexandria, VA, Chantelle (Patrick) Kelsall, Chicago, IL, Randy (Amy) Jean, Rock Island, Thomas and Jesslyn Clain, Davenport, IA, Bridget Suzanne (Robert) Wierenga-Keller, Lowmoore, IA, Gabriel (Dena) Holliday, Austin, TX, and Willow and Abigail Holliday, San Antonio, TX; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Marvin was preceded in death by; his wife; parents; brother, Angus; grandsons, David Bjorkman and Micah Holiday; and great-granddaughter, Charlie Rose Kelsall.

The family wishes to thank the staff at the Silver Cross Nursing Center for their compassionate care.