Marvin Samuelson
November 29, 2018
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Marvin Samuelson, passed away on November 29, 2018 at Westview Care Center in Indianola. He was born in Des Moines to Everett and Agnes Samuelson on May 8, 1938. Marvin graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956.
He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Marvin was a self-employed contractor, remodeling and building homes for many years. He retired in 2006. Marvin held a 6th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, teaching and learning for 30 years, earning him the title of “Master”. He and his wife Marilyn had lived in the country NE of Indianola for 45 years, where he raised llamas and crops. Marvin had been a member of Christ Lutheran Church for 35 years.
Marvin was a loving husband to Marilyn, wonderful father to Brian (Sue) and grandfather to Riley. He also leaves behind several cousins. Marvin was a true gentleman that always put his family first.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church 6411 SE 5th Street, Des Moines. Marvin will be laid to rest with military honors at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Bryan Siever
12/07/2018
As like many others, I came to know him through Tae Kwon Do. I will always remember the times when he would sit next to me and take the time to talk and listen to me - I am humbled and grateful that I met him and got to know him better through the years. My deepest sympathy to Marilyn and the family, he was truly a great person.
Master Eric Heintz, Master Kaye Bair
12/06/2018
Master Samuelson is a genuine gentleman in a time when there are few. A master craftsman with natural materials, he is meticulous and exacting. With the same sensibility, he worked very hard to teach his Tae Kwon Do students to develop extraordinary grace and power with an economy of effort in every strike, block and punch! His kindness and concern for all are his most endearing traits. He will be missed!
John Jenkins
12/06/2018
Marilyn, Brian and Sue, and Riley:
My deepest condolences to you all. I am very happy that I had the opportunity to know Marvin and for him to have been a part of my life. He will be greatly missed.
Mr Bob Sledge
12/06/2018
My deepest condolences. Master Samuelson touched many lives over the years I was fortunate to be one.
Bill and Margaret Daly
12/03/2018
Many good memories. Sorry to hear about Marvin. Bill and Margaret Daly
William (Bill) Glynn, Elaine Glynn
12/02/2018
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked for Marvin after high school graduation, through my university years & first years of marriage. I credit Marvin for starting me on a journey that sparked my interests and provided skills & experience that I continue to use nearly 50 years later. I will remember him always, especially each time I pick up & use the hammer and circular saw I first purchased under Marvin's guidance and still use regularly today.
William (Bill) & Elaine Glynn, Toronto, Canada
Roger Netsch
12/01/2018
While I came to know Marvin through taekwondo, many knew him much the same as I did as a teacher, mentor and friend. One of my first contacts with Master Samuelson was watching him pound a nail through a board at a taekwondo demonstration WITH HIS FIST! WOW! My condolences to Marilyn, Brian and the rest of family and friends.
Hollie Weitzell
11/30/2018
My deepest condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Jason Harris
11/30/2018
Marvin (aka Master Samuelson to many of us) was an amazing man. Humble yet strong in many ways. I can only imagine how many lives he has touched over his lifetime. Just in his martial arts experience alone the list has to be very long. I will miss visiting with him at the farm, practicing TKD and social times around town. He was a great man and a true friend to me and I will greatly miss our conversations together. Prayers to Marilyn and to all who have been touched by this wonderful man.