He was called to his heavenly home Feb. 14, 2024, at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family at his home of 50 years in Thorndale.

Marvin was one of nine children. He grew up in Granger, where he attended school and later attended Central Texas College in Killeen studying drafting for his job at Westinghouse. He then had a 27-year career at the University of Texas at Austin, retiring from the Telecommunication/Internet Services Department. After retiring from UT, he worked part time at Thorndale Independent School District.

Marvin married Barbara Muegge Aug. 8, 1970, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale. They were blessed with one wonderful daughter, Sheri. Marvin was a member of St. Paul Lutheran church where he served as one of the trustees. He also volunteered his skills of carpentry and wiring to the school when shelving, trophy cases or installing overhead projectors were needed.

Marvin was a loving husband, father, Popo, brother and friend to all. His hobbies and trades included carpentry, plumbing, electrician, gardener, caregiver, helper to anyone and telecommunication/ internet tech at UT Austin. Whether you needed a minor repair, a room added to your house, new wiring in your home, a chicken house built or a busted pipe repaired, he would see that it was done.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Albin and Vlasta Machu; in-laws, Harold and Arline Muegge; sister, Rubie Loessin; brother, Eugene Machu; and sister-inlaw, Sharon Morgan.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Machu; daughter, Sheri Lowry (Greg); very special great-nephew, Jordin Morgan; brother, Albin Machu (Elaine); sisters, Marie Ann Ripple (Henry), Angeline Malicoat, Sharon Mikulec (TJ), Debbie Haag (Larry) and Sandy Strmiska (Clement); sister-in-law, Rose Machu; and his wonderful loving granddaughter, Olive Jo Lowry, who made him a Popo. He is also survived by brother-in-law, Jeff Muegge (Denise); sister-in-law, Jody Cervenka (Bennie); brotherin- law, William Muegge; and by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be given to the General Fund, Building Fund, or School fund at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

The family expresses our deep appreciation to Embrace Hospice, especially to nurses, Stacey Ross, Starlyn Giles, Angie Duet, Kevin and CNA Tammy Jefferson for all of the support and special care that they gave to Marvin. Also, Visiting Angels caregivers Samantha Ordones and Janeane Kennedy for their help and special care of Marvin.

A special thanks to all the loving friends and family who visited, called, texted, and offered prayers.