Marvin Stous 1933-2023

Marvin D. Stous, 89, of Holton, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at The Pines South with family by his side.

He was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Holton, the son of Wallace F. and Mina (Bateman) Stous.

He graduated from Holton High School in 1951. Marvin proudly served in the United States Navy-Seabees from 1952 to 1956 in Adak and the Philippines.

Marvin was a lifelong farmer and stockman. He also worked for G.W. Baker Construction and later retired from Goodyear Tire Company after 32 years in the rear tractor and bias truck department.

He was a member of Holton Evangel (former Evangel United Methodist Church), Volunteer’s Sunday School Class, Mustang Camping Club and USW #307. He was a former member of Odd Fellow Lodge and was past Noble Grand.

Marvin married Mary Lou Bohnenkemper on Oct. 17, 1954, in Holton. She preceded him in death on May 20, 2022, after 67 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Mina Stous; an infant son, Paul Marvin Stous; a brother, Harold W. Stous; and a son-in-law, Larry Kappelman.

Survivors include two daughters, Carol Kappelman of Kansas City and Janet Fernkopf (Kyle) of Circleville; a son, Roger Stous (Vickie) of Kansas City, Mo.; and four grandchildren, Chris Kappelman, Lena Fernkopf Craver (Cory), Alex Rabideaux and Gage Rabideaux.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with military honors will follow at the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Holton VFW Post 1367 Flag Fund (to be used for expansion of the avenue of flags), sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)