Marvin Allen Schilling

Marvin Allen Schilling, 81, Bismarck, died August 25, 2011, at his home. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at McCabe United Methodist Church in Bismarck with Rev. Rick Fossum officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Marvin, the eldest son of George and Lydia Fetzer Schilling, was born on January 6, 1930, on the family farm fifteen miles southwest of Wishek, ND. On June 8, 1949, he married Muriel Betty Bettenhausen. They continued to farm with Marvin's parents for a year and a half. In 1951, they purchased their own farm fourteen miles southwest of Wishek. In 1962, they moved to a farm 1/2 mile north of Wishek. In addition to farming, Marvin worked part-time as a mechanic and welder for Kramer Implement and Beaver Valley Motors. In 1969, Marvin and Harley Brandner organized Wishek Steel and Manufacturing Inc. Marvin and Muriel continued their endeavors in the business world when they developed Lucky Lanes Bowling Alley. In 1983, they added the adjoining Galaxy Steakhouse. He and Muriel moved to Bismarck in 1986. It was there that he began his career as a salesman with Wilhelm Motors. He was recognized as the Salesman of the Month in 1988 and 1989. In 1990, Marvin was awarded Salesman of the Month for ten of twelve months. He continued with auto sales with Wentz's Car Sales until his retirement in 1997. After his retirement from auto sales, Marvin served as the "greeter" or "door man" at the Amvets Club in Bismarck. Guests were always greeted with a warm and inviting smile. He was a member of McCabe United Methodist Church and various community clubs. Marvin was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, husband, and father. His sense of humor created laughter wherever he happened to be. He enjoyed playing his accordion and listening to old time music Survivors include his wife, Muriel Betty, Bismarck; his son Louie, North Hills, CA; his son-in-law, Dennis Huebsch, Prairie Rose, ND; two precious grandchildren, Melissa Huebsch and her husband, Brady Scott Haugo, Waverly, IA, and Brady Huebsch and his wife, Marissa Erlandsen, Oakes, ND; and two brothers, Delmar Della Schilling, Wishek, and Harvey Diane Schilling, Bismarck. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Roanne Schilling Huebsch, and his parents, George and Lydia Fetzer Schilling.

Marvin Allen Schilling

January 6, 1930 - August 25, 2011