Marvin Uitermarkt

Marvin Uitermarkt, 85, of Oskaloosa, passed away at Mahaska Health on the morning of May 14, 2024. Marvin Leroy Uitermarkt, son of Julius and Tena (Septer) Uitermarkt, was born June 20, 1938, near Monroe, Iowa. He grew up near Prairie City and graduated from Pella Christian High School in 1956. He moved to Oskaloosa in 1957 and worked as a farmhand for Engel DeKock. In 1959, he was hired by Pepsi-Cola to install vending machines. After doing that for ten years, he began his life-long truck driving career. Through the years, he drove for John Scott, Kingbury Homes in Sigourney, Frymiller trucking out of Des Moines, and Lynn Poultry; he initially drove company trucks but eventually purchased his own truck in the 1970s. During those years, he took an eight-year hiatus and worked as a machinist at Oskaloosa Engineering. Before his retirement in 2003, Marvin was employed by M-7 out of Des Moines for four years. After retiring, he continued to work for Duane Huyser and drove the William Penn Athletic Bus for eight years. Marvin's personal life was equally fulfilling. He married Sylvia Van Woerkum in 1957, and together they welcomed three children into the world. Although their marriage ended in divorce, the love and care they shared for their children remained. In 1999, Marvin found love again and married Bessie (Pearson) McDonald at the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa. His family was his pride and joy; he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Marvin was a member of the First Christian Church, the V.F.W., and the Eagles. In his leisure time, he found solace in fishing, hunting, and woodworking. Left to cherish Marvin’s memory are his family, which includes his wife, Bess of Oskaloosa; his children: Brian (Christi) Uitermarkt of Riverside, Pamela (Lynn) Morrison of North English, and Teresa (Brian) Hagen of Blairstown; Vicki (Jim) Vander Linden; seven grandchildren: Ryan (Heather) Uitermarkt, Tanner (Jessica) Morrison, Sabrina (Nick) Cox, Shaun (Nicole) Dietze, Jesse (Jennie) Dietze, Sarah Dietze, and Missy (Jarrod) Dupre: numerous great-grandchildren; and a sister, Doris (Jonathan) Nibbelink of Peoria, Iowa. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons: Tucker Morrison and Johnny McCombs; and a son-in-law, Donnie McCombs. Funeral services for Marvin will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Langkamp Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Robert Goodrich of First Christian Church officiating. Burial will take place following the services at Forest Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, beginning after 1:00 p.m., with the family present to greet friends from 4-6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House.

Marvin Uitermarkt

June 20, 1938 - May 14, 2024