Marvin Lee Nyenhuis

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, Marvin Lee Nyenhuis went home to be with his Lord at the age of 91. He left behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and deep love for his family.

Marve was born on November 19, 1934 in what was then Wyoming Township, MI, to Peter and Laura (VanNoord) Nyenhuis. A 1953 graduate of Byron Center High School, he excelled as a three-sport athlete and later served in the Army Reserves. He married Pat Huver on August 18, 1958, and together they raised their three children in Kentwood. Pat preceded him in death in August of 2025 after 67 years of marriage. Marve worked at Rowe Manufacturing with his brother Norm and they retired together in 1993 after 40 years. After retiring from Rowe, he worked as a groundskeeper and bus driver for Kelloggsville and Godwin Schools. Marve had a lifelong love of sports and remained actively involved through fast-pitch softball, bowling, golfing, and coaching. He enjoyed attending his grandkids’ activities. Together, Marve and Pat traveled throughout the United States and Europe.

Marve is survived by his son, Kevin (Carlene) and daughters, Karen (Bruce) Ellens and Kathy (Scott) Wolford; his grandchildren, Chris (Erin), Brett (Lily), Tanner (Courtney), Drake (Jenna), Torey, Toni, and Brandon; and great-grandchildren, Blake, Allie, and Emersyn; his siblings, Bob (Bev) Nyenhuis, Ken (Marge) Nyenhuis, Mary Burns, Joyce (Kelly) Wright, Les (Deb) Nyenhuis, Shirley (Dave) Joling; his in-laws, Dee Bridgeman, Ed Huver, Dick Sandborn, and Margo Huver; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Laura Nyenhuis; his brother, Norm (Barb) Nyenhuis; his in-laws, John (Vera) Huver, Marcia Sandborn, Joan (Mike) Stearman, John (Rose) Huver, Butch Huver, Rita Huver, Jim Bridgeman, and Jim Burns. 

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr SW Grandville, MI 49418. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Love You Neighbor. in Marve’s memory.