Marvin Aufdenberg

Marvin P. Aufdenberg, 92, of Burfordville passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born March 15, 1926, near Tilsit to Albert and Frieda Best Aufdenberg. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. He and Dorothy Lohman married Oct. 16, 1949. Their marriage was blessed with four children. She preceded him in death July 17, 1968. On Dec. 14, 1969, he and Gladys Fluegge were married.

Marvin was a prominent farmer in the Tilsit and Burfordville community, where he raised grain, hogs and cattle. He was a lifelong member at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit, where he served as elder, financial secretary, trustee and Sunday school superintendent. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau, was the representative for SEMO Camp Board and was the Lutheran Extension Fund representative for Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Marvin had a great love for his family, especially his great-grandchildren. He enjoyed teaching and sharing his love of gardening with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Gladys Aufdenberg of Burfordville; two sons, Dennis (Elizabeth) and Bradley (Teresa Kinsey) Aufdenberg of Burfordville; a daughter, Diane (Ralph) Birk of Jackson; five grandchildren, James (Millie) and Luke (Amanda) Aufdenberg, Denise (Anton) Essner, Eric Birk and Heather (Brad) Gaines; nine great-grandchildren, Dylan, Hunter, Blake and Bailey Aufdenberg, Mason and Wyatt Gaines and Drew, Kinsey and Ty Essner; and two brothers, Leon and Robert Aufdenberg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Larry Aufdenberg; three brothers, Earl, Harold and Albert "Junior" Aufdenberg; and a sister, Evelyn Gholson.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit, with the Rev. Loren Boettcher officiating. Burial will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church General Fund or cemetery, the Lutheran Hour or a charity of your choice.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family on-line at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.