Marvin E. Zeedyk

October 3, 1925 - November 14, 2020

Marvin E. Zeedyk, 95, of Danforth passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Charleston Rehab Center, Charleston, IL. He was the second of seven children born to Charles and Minnie (Brockman) Zeedyk of Danforth IL on October 3, 1925. Marvin is survived by his 3 daughters Betty Zeedyk (Lon Pitcher) of Savoy, Marjorie Zeedyk of Sullivan, IL and Mary Zeedyk of The Villages; grandchildren Amanda Justice of Mahomet, Ryan (Nina) Mogged of Winter Garden, Florida, Cynthia (Josh) Butler of North Augusta, South Carolina and Richard Eckhardt of Billings, Montana. Great grandchildren are Alex and Benjamin O’Brian, Mathew, Sarai and Luke Waughtel, and Phoenix and Lola Mogged. He is also survived by his brothers Fred of Eugene, Oregon and Miles (Carol) of Naples, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews living across the country from Florida to Oregon. Marvin was predeceased by his grandson Michael Mogged and brothers Leroy, Victor and Earl and his sister Amy Eheart. Marvin served in the Army Cavalry during WW II, spending 12 months in Japan. He was a life-long farmer in Danforth, Illinois and tended to a small flock of sheep on this farm for over 60 years. Private grave side services will be held at Danforth Reformed Cemetery in Danforth. Military rites will be provided by the Danforth American Legion. Arrangements are being handled by Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. Memorials may be made to Danforth American Legion. The family is thankful for the outstanding care Marvin received at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and Charleston Rehab Center the last 6 weeks of his life.