Marvin D. Hiestand

Duly recorded by Marvin D. Hiestand, the deceased, prior to his death!

Marvin Hiestand moved on to a better home on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home in Topeka.

Now for the quick summary of Marv's life accomplishments. Modestly speaking throughout, of course!

God gave Marv the sense to marry a good woman named Trish who would stand by him for almost 54 years, through tough times and sad times and good ones. God sent Marv and Trish two fine sons who had good marrying sense also, bringing them two beautiful, bright daughters-in-law. But life continued to get better. These fine sons and daughters-in-law proceeded to give them five Hollywood good-looking grandchildren all of whom made their PaPa pop his buttons with pride on a regular basis.
So, yes, my life has been happy. And I thank God, a good wife, fine children, and button-poppin' grandchildren for that.

Marv was born September 17, 1949, in Garnett. Kansas. He was the second of four children born to Charlie and Georgie (Adams) Hiestand. Marv grew up on the family farm seven miles southwest of Welda, Kansas, and attended elementary and high school at Welda. Following high school, Marv attended Emporia State University, receiving a Bachelor and Master's of Business in Data Processing. After graduation, he accepted a position as Instructor of Data Processing at the Topeka Public Schools Kaw Area Technical School (now Washburn Tech) and taught post-secondary students for 7 years. He then began to follow the technology changes and moved through various positions retiring as a Senior Network Specialist after 42.5 years for Topeka Public Schools.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, CJ; and one sister, Patty Spencer.
Marv is survived by his wife of 53 years, Trish; two sons, Jeff and Missy, and Kris and Jessica; five grandchildren, Kaitlin, Blake, Ella, Addie, and George; mother in law, Joy and Ulis "Curly" Tucker; mother in law, Mahlene Nokes; and one sister, Mary Jo and Dennis Gillaspie.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00PM Noon on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Welda Cemetery, Welda, Kansas. Marvin's family will greet friends at the Dove Cremations & Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, Kansas 66610, from 5:00PM - 7:00PM on Thursday evening. They will also greet friends at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, 219 S. Oak St., Garnett, Kansas 66032, from 10:00AM - 11:30 AM on Friday prior to the graveside services. Memorial contributions may be made to Welda Alumni, Midland Hospice, or Welda Methodist Church and left in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 408, Garnett, Kansas 66032. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com