died early Sunday in the Hooper Care Center, Hooper, NE
He was born September 25, 1932 in Fremont to Jennings and Frieda (Reker) Grubbs. In 1946, he moved with his family to Schuyler where his father started a grocery store. Marlyn graduated from Schuyler High School and worked in his father's store, later taking over ownership of the business. Marlyn built a new store in 1962 and operated it until selling in 1981.
Marlyn worked for the Pawnee Scout and Columbus Telegram for a time, then went on road with the Dick Wickman Band traveling to various locations in the United States, Europe, Hong Kong, Iceland, and other countries. The Dick Wickman Band also became the successor to the Jan Garber Band. Marlyn traveled with the band until 1987. He also had the Marly G Trio for 12 years. Marlyn and his wife Jane started the Nebraska Advertising Co. which they ran until moving to Fremont in 2010 to be nearer to his doctors and the Medical Center.
His memberships include 50 years in the United Methodist Church, charter member of the Schuyler Historical Society and the ODD Fellows, President of Schuyler Chamber of Commerce several times, Schuyler Board of Public Works (1966 to '79) Schuyler Ambassadors, 50 year member of the Schuyler Masonic Lodge, the Order of Eastern Star, Tangier Shrine Center of Omaha, Tangier Shrine Band, Tangier Road Runners (transport area children to Shrine Hospitals), and Schuyler Shrine Club.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia Spence and brother Robert (killed in WW II Battle of the Bulge). Marlyn was later married to Jane Vrana.
Survivors; wife Jane, children Royann (Mark) Schmiedeskamp of Lincoln, Jina (Glenn) Huebert of Hampton, Mike (Susan) Grubbs of Winfield, Tex, Patric Grubbs of Norfolk, Daniel (Inez) Vrana of Fremont, Diane (Gene) Valish of Fremont, Theresa Vrana and Shane Nelson of Elkhorn, Iowa, Kenneth (Minja) Vrana of Stillwell, Kansas, Darian (Kenneth) Fischer of Cincinnati, Ohio; numerous grand and great grandchildren, niece Judy (Robert) McClure of Bella Vista, Ark.
A memorial service will be 2 PM Friday in Hooper at the Faith United Methodist Church. Marlyn's favorite music will be played at the church Friday beginning at 1:15 PM. There will be visitation with the family in Fremont at the Ludvigsen Mortuary on Thursday from 6 PM until 7 PM, followed by a Masonic Service by Schuyler's Acacia Lodge (open to the public). Private family committal will be in Memorial Cemetery, Fremont. Memorials are suggested to the Tangier Transportation Fund (transport area children to Shrine Hospitals).
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Condolences(6)
Mark & Theresa Ingram
Columbus, NE Thursday, May 14, 2015 We are saddened hearing of the passing of Marlyn. We enjoyed visiting with him and Jane when they came into our office at Performance Printing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.Rosean Machal Porter
Omaha, NE Tuesday, May 12, 2015 My sympathy to Marlyn's family. He was my classmate at Schuyler High and a fellow clarinet player in the band.Jack and Shirley Richards
Grand Island, NE Tuesday, May 12, 2015 We are sincerely sorry to hear of the passing of Marlyn . Jack has many fond memories of high school with Marlyn. Because of Jack's health, we will be unable to attend the services, but rest assured, our thoughts and prayers will be with the family.Jack and Shirley Richards
Jack and Shirley Richards
Grand Island, NE Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Jack and I are sincerely saddened to hear of the passing of Marlyn. Jack has many fond memories of high school days with Marlyn. Because of Jack's health, regretfully we will be unable to attend the service; however, our thoughts and prayers will be with the family during the days to come.Jack and Shirley Richards
Lisa (Tobiason) Mensah
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Jane and family - I'm so sorry to hear of Marlyn's passing. Heaven indeed gained one very special angel! I loved working with him so much at the Scout. He always had a smile no matter how hard things were and he spoiled us girls so with candy every Wednesday. I know the music in heaven is a little sweeter too.Mike Krzycki
Columbus, NE Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Marlyn was a great person to work with on our specialty items. He was upbeat and always striving to help us (his customers) here at Behlen Mfg. Co. with whatever we needed. It was a sad thing to have watched him decline in health in his later years. I'm sure he is in a much better place now with God. Our condolences to the family.