Marvin Murcek, 91 of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Emerald Care & Rehab in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 17 at 10:30 AM, at First United Methodist Church in Columbus with Rev. Cindi Stewart officiating. Interment, with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard, will be in Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials may be directed to the church or donor's choice.

Marvin Murcek was born January 17, 1930, on a farm in Polk County, Nebraska, to Joseph and Marguerite (Spitz) Murcek. Marguerite died on February 14, 1930, from complications of child birth. Marvin was raised by his grandmother Nora Spitz. He attended Polk County Grade School, and enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon returning from the war, Marvin met and married Gwendolyn "Gwen" Krings on March 5, 1955, at the Methodist Church in Columbus.

Marvin worked on the family farm prior to his enlistment and had a love of the outdoors, and riding motor cycles. He worked at Behlen Manufacturing for 38 years as a press operator, retiring in 1992. The couple lived on a farm just east of Duncan, Nebraska, and Marv took great pride in his yard. In 2008, the couple moved to Columbus. He enjoyed airplanes, and you could find him at the Columbus Airport watching the planes and visiting with the pilots. For 12 years, Marv and Gwen were "snowbirds", spending the winter months in Arizona. He and Gwen enjoyed square dancing and were part of Harold Squares. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Church.

Marvin is survived by:
Wife – Gwen Murcek of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law – Beverly (Jon) Weil of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law – Diane (Gerald) Osantowski of Clarks, NE
Sister-in-law – Barbara (George) Sturgill of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law – Mary Moffett of Omaha, NE
Sister-in-law – Patti Krings of Omaha, NE
Nieces and Nephews

Marvin was preceded in death by:
Parents – Joseph and Marguerite Murcek
Sister – Marjorie Thorburn
Brothers-in- law – Dwain Krings, Francis Krings, Ronald Krings, and Derek Moffett

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To cherish from our birth.
He gives us friends and those we love
To share our days on Earth.

He watches us with loving care
And takes us by the hand,
He blesses us with countless joys
And guides the lives we've planned.

Then, when our work on Earth is done,
He calls us to His side,
To live with Him in happiness
Where peace and love abide.







In Loving Memory Of

Marvin Murcek

Born
Friday, January 17, 1930
Polk County, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 10:30 AM
First United Methodist Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Cindi Stewart

Music
Denene Owens – Organist
"Amazing Grace"
"In The Garden"
"How Great Thou Art"

Casket Bearers
Robert Blaser
Jon Osantowski
Jeff Lehr
Lance Lehr
Troy Weil
Greg Thorburn

Interment
Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska

Military Honors
The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard