Marvin A. Meyer
March 23, 2017
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Marvin A. Meyer, 64, of Des Moines, formerly of Donnellson and Denmark, Iowa, died at 4:25 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
Marvin was born on May 27, 1952 in Keokuk, Iowa; the son of Bernice L. and Arthur H. Meyer, Jr. He graduated from Central Lee High School in 1970 and from the commercial cooking program at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, IA in 1971. He married Nancy J. Poggenpohl on May 13, 1978 in Donnellson.
Marvin worked as a commercial cook at various restaurants, including The New Inn at Lake Okoboji, and Baker’s Cafeteria in Des Moines. He last worked in the cafeterias at Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines for 21 years.
His passions in life were cooking 24/7 (even while on vacation), gardening, gathering walnuts and other wild foods, hunting, fishing, playing guitar, and sharing funny stories. He attended Plymouth United Church of Christ in Des Moines.
Marvin is survived by his wife, Nancy Meyer, Des Moines; his sister, Marlene Meyer, Grimes; his mother-in-law, Helen Poggenpohl, Des Moines; his aunt-in-law, Betty Mackin, Des Moines; his brother-in-law, Steve (Linda) Poggenpohl, Evans, Colorado; his nephews, Preston Poggenpohl, Tooele, UT and Paul (Patty) Poggenpohl and their daughters, Megan and Abigail, Enid, OK; 2 grandnieces, and other family. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA on with visitation on Thursday, March 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. and the funeral service on Friday, March 31 at 10:00 a.m. with Preston Poggenpohl presiding. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
A second celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Park Health Services, 2401 E 8th Street in Des Moines, with Steve Poggenpohl officiating.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Des Moines Botanical Center or Unity Point Health Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Patty and Paul Poggenpohl
03/31/2017
Uncle Marvin will be greatly missed. He was so sweet to send boxes of goodies to us no matter where we were stationed.
Yvonne wilson
03/29/2017
Prayers for you, Marlene, and family.
His Sister, Marlene Meyer
03/29/2017
Some of you might like to know, that Marvin started cooking for our family in 6th grade. Our Mom had gone back to work. She said that if he would cook supper, she would do the dishes. That started his passion for cooking, anytime, any place. By high school, he would get up at 4 a.m. on Easter Sunday, to prepare great meals! He always had something cooking! He did creative foods, like unique flavors of pizzas at Methodist or Lutheran Hospital, and rabbit stew, for our families. Christmas meant that he would bring food for gifts. So sorry, he's gone. . . .. . . .
Meagan Riedel
03/29/2017
I would like to express my deepest condolences to Marvin's family. Marvin was a kind and generous man who made everyone feel welcomed. It was an honor to know him. He will be missed.
Sandra (Wilson) Meierotto
03/28/2017
Thinking of Marvin's family at this very difficult time. Sandra Meierotto
Joan Crowe
03/28/2017
Marvin was good company, and I sure enjoyed our last reunion chat. I'll miss him and send my deepest sympathy to the family. With love, Joan, Andrew, and Asa
May Wahrer Crowe
03/28/2017
Our thoughts are with all at this time of Marvin's passing. Knowing him and his family through many years has been a valued privilege. Sincere sympathy, May and family
Dr. Delbert & Lora Lee Frueh
03/28/2017
We were shocked to learn of Marvin's passing. Being cousins we have the memory of his wedding and family reunions and we treasure those.
Jackie Kappmeyer
03/27/2017
I saw Marvin at the cafeteria at Methodist. He was kind and had a smile for you. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss.
Judy Thompson
03/27/2017
I worked at Bakers Cafeteria/A Lones Cafeteria many years with Marvin. We all loved Marvin - he was an excellent chef - he will be missed. RIP Marvin!
Mike Salata
03/27/2017
Marvin was a classmate of mine at Central. He always had a smile on his face and I'm proud to say he was a friend of mine. God bless.
Cheryl Hoeg
03/26/2017
I saw Marvin when I went to the main cafeteria and the Gateway at Methodist. He was always kind and helpful.
Dennis Hanes
03/26/2017
I will always remember Marvin laugh and continuous smile after working with him at Bakers Cafeteria. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Brian Smith
03/23/2017
Marvin was one of the first people to welcome me to Methodist Hospital. We had a common tie to Lee County, Iowa and a love for tinkering with food. He is missed very much.