Marvin LeRoy Jastram

Marvin LeRoy Jastram, age 89 of Garretson SD, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his home. Friends and family are invited to a memorial visitation from 5-7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson SD. Private family interment will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Garretson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Garretson Fire Department.

Marvin was born June 13, 1937 in Hartford, South Dakota to Wilhelm and Clara (Dugley) Jastram. Marvin enlisted in the military in September of 1954 at the age of seventeen. During his service he was awarded with Good conduct, Marksman (M-1) and Marksman (Carbine). He served overseas for 1 year. He was honorably discharged in September 1957.

He married LouWonna Myre on September 11, 1965. They lived together in Garretson, SD. Together they had four children, Andrew Lee, David Allen, Jeannie JoAnne, and Mark William.

Marvin began work at Sioux Valley Energy in January of 1964 till November 1996. Marvin was never one to sit still, throughout his life he worked as an electrician, volunteer firefighter, and a one time wedding planner. After retiring, he worked as a Janitor at the Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson, retiring officially at the age of 88.

Marvin was particularly skilled at fixing and building things, always having a creative solution and the tool needed no matter how obscure. You could always guarantee Marvin to show up early to an event, with a strong “on time is late” belief.

Marvin is survived by one sister: Lorraine (Gary) Mears, his children: David (Jan) Jastram, Jeannie (Thomas) Dubbelde, and Mark Jastram; grandchildren and great grandchildren: Amanda Jastram, Melissa (Matt) Christiansen and their children, Ember and Jaden, Cade Erck, Branden Jastram, Amber (Blayne) Dubbelde, Jenna Dubbelde, and Max Jastram. One brother in law Robin Peterson and family.

Marvin is preceded in death by his wife, LouWonna, his son, Andrew, two brothers and three sisters.