Marvin Gerhartz

Marvin L. Gerhartz, 98, of Stockbridge, died on Nov. 9, 2026, at Willowdale Health Services in New Holstein.He was born July 18, 1928, son of the late Lewis and Ruby Gerhartz. He married Phyllis Spang on Aug. 16, 1958, and together they had two daughters, Nancy and Mary Jo.Marvin lived with a very strong faith and a love of farming. He farmed his entire life until retiring when he was 62. At that point, he continued working on a friend’s farm for 18 years, six days a week, until he turned 80. He had a passion for John Deere tractors and would talk about them endlessly. Later in life, when he had some spare time, he would putz around rebuilding old tractors.Away from the farm, Marvin was graceful and light on his feet. He loved dancing and was a heck of an ice skater. He gave back to the community he loved, volunteering on the Stockbridge Fire Department and serving on the village board. He enjoyed chopping trees, making wood for his fireplace and selling the rest.

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