Marvel Melvin Hermanson Obituary (1932

Marvel Hermanson, 82, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 27, 2014, at DaWise Perry Funeral Services with Rev. Ryan Nordlund officiating. Visitation is scheduled for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at 1:00 PM in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, North Dakota. Marvel was born February 28, 1932, in Manitoba, Canada, to Hans and Della (Torgerson) Hermanson. He was raised and educated in the Bottineau, North Dakota area. He joined the army, where he served his country during the Korean Conflict. On December 29, 1957, he married Nina Erdman. Marvel worked as a well driller in the oil patch, on the Garrison Dam project, and many projects with the Bureau of Reclamation for the federal government. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and had a love for gardening. He especially enjoyed playing and fishing with this grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Nina; two daughters, Kim Elkin and Dawn (Brad) Vilims, both of Denver, Colorado; two sons, Doug (Debbie) Hermanson, Mandan, and Jeff (Barb) Hermanson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; one brother Donald Hermanson, Bottineau; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Marvel was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Bismarck VFW, or Grace Lutheran Brethren Church.