Marvin Martin Stutzke

Marvin Martin Stutzke, 81, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at his home in Hope, Idaho overlooking beautiful Lake Pend Oreille Marvin was born on Sept. 23, 1927 in Illinois, the son of Max and Rosie Stutzke. He lived in Spokane, WA prior to moving to Hope, Idaho in 1947. On August 7, 1949 he married Bernita Perry in Superior, MT. Marvin was an accomplished stone mason and worked with his father and brothers on such well known local buildings as the Litehouse Restaurant, J.R. McFarland’s home, East Hope City hall, Dr. Forrest Bird’s home, and numerous other family homes. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, hiking, picking huckleberries, and spending time with family and friends. Marvin is survived by 3 children Sharon (Jack) Parkins of Sandpoint, Bruce (Bernie) Stutzke of Hope, and Christine (Bill) Currie of Hope. He also was very proud of his 5 grandchildren Elizabeth, Jessica, Nathan, Brent, and Christopher; as well as 5 great grandchildren Anna, Mason, Alex, Andrew, and Emma. Marvin is also survived by 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bernita, and 3 sisters. Please join Marvin’s family for a celebration of his life, near his home, at the Hope Hotel on Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM.