Marvin D. Wickwire, 84, formerly of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away Sun. Feb. 18, 2018 at Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Feb. 22, 2018 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, IA. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine with military honors.

Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wed. Feb. 21, 2018 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family online condolences can be sent to the family at www.hrabakfuneralhome

Marvin was born July 15, 1933 to Alton and Vada (Richard) Wickwire in Aredale, IA. On March 20, 1953 he married his wife of 63 years, Deloris Miller in Marengo, IA. Marvin had a career in trucking including working for P.I.E Trucking where he spent his time exploring the countries highways and byways, over the road trucking. Following retirement, he worked for Kirkwood Community College as a driving instructor and at Truck Country in Cedar Rapids.

Marvin enjoyed woodworking and was an avid fisherman. Together with his wife they enjoyed traveling, Marvin was always planning their next trip. Most of all he loved spending time with family and friends and was never at a loss for conversation.

He was a 50-year member of the Masons.

He is survived by his children, Marvlyn (Allen) Barber, of Clarksville, IA, Beverly Weiss, of Cedar Falls, IA, Dean (Chris) Wickwire, of Shell Rock, IA; grandchildren, Nicholas (Emily) Barber, Nathan (Brandy) Wickwire, Tyler (Lynda) Wickwire and 9 great-grandchildren.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters; wife, Deloris Wickwire; and son, Marvin Dean Jr.