Marvin L. Sellner

Marvin L. Sellner, 92, formerly of rural Sleepy Eye, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Madelia Community Hospital. Marvin is survived by step-children Bill (Kay) Fahey of Northfield, Marilyn (Ron) Lessard of Pequot Lakes, Paul (Delia) Fahey of St. Cloud, Georgann Dean of Inver Grove Heights, Pamela Fahey of New Ulm, Patricia (Dan) Fahey-Bacon of Fairmont, Maureen Fahey of Apple Valley, Geralyn (Carl) Gieseke of Courtland, Michelle (Joe) Sellner of New Ulm, 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is also survived by sister Bernette Koberstein of Junction City, KS, nieces Janice Carroll of Junction City, KS and Linda Clement of Manhatten, KS and special cousin Shawn (Marsha) Sellner of Sleepy Eye. He was preceded in death by his wife Cecelia, his parents, son-in-law Duane Dean, brother-in-law Lyle Koberstein, nephew Thomas Koberstein and close cousin and partner in crime, Melvin Sellner. Marvin Ludewig Sellner was born on May 3, 1927 in the house on his family farm to Edward and Laura (Kraus) Sellner. He attended school in rural Sleepy Eye. He was united in marriage to Cecelia Fahey on August 11, 1973 in Fairmont, MN. With this marriage, Marvin inherited Cecelia's 9 children and his quiet life was forever changed. He was always willing to participate in the big family gatherings and was continually surprised by the constant activity of the grandchildren. He spent many hours teaching his new family about farm life knowing that the end result may not be quite what he expected. Marvin was happiest sharing his life with Cecelia and he always enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren on any occasion. Marvin spent his entire life on his farm place until his health forced him to move to Living Meadows Nursing Home in Madelia. Even though he told his family that he wanted to go home, he was very involved in life at the nursing home where the staff was very fond of him. He loved getting 3 meals a day plus his favorite part of the meal - dessert! The family truly appreciates the wonderful care he received while there. Marvin's favorite hobby was reading and he loved to read about any subject but he especially loved westerns and history books. He also loved to fish and went on some unforgettable fishing adventures with Paul. He also loved going to a good auction where he was always looking for a deal. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, October 7, 2019 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Tuesday, October 8, 2019 St. Mary's Catholic Church-Sleepy Eye 636 1st Ave. North Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Tuesday, October 8, 2019 St. Mary's Catholic Church-Sleepy Eye 636 1st Ave. North Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 720 3rd Ave. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Reception A luncheon will be served at the church immediately following burial.