March 10, 1932 – Dec. 8, 2021
Marvin Dwane Persinger, 89, of Hurricane, Utah, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at The Haven at Sky Mountain after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease. Marvin was born March 10, 1932, in Republic, Kansas to Alva and Mary Marie Persinger. He was the second of four children.
Growing up in the country, Marvin enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother Eugene. He served honorably in the Korean War as a sergeant in the US Army field artillery. After returning home, he met and married Jeanette Irene Grossman on Dec. 4, 1954. They celebrated their 67th anniversary a few days before his passing.
Marvin obtained a master’s degree and enjoyed a career teaching electronics, industrial arts and drafting. In 1967, he moved to Dixie College in St. George, Utah, and taught there until his retirement. He finished his career there as director of media, and it was his ham radio license that allowed KRDC, the college radio station, to operate.
Marvin was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served diligently in many callings including President of the Member Locator Mission in St. George with his wife Jeanette. He loved singing in the church choir. He and Jeanette had a great passion for family history.
Marvin was preceded in death by his father, Alva; mother, Mary Marie; brother, Eugene; sister, Shirley; and firstborn son, Mark.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; his children: David (Julie), Julene (Travis), Michael (Regena); nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his sister, Darlene Trobaugh (Richard).
A funeral will be held in his honor Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, 11 a.m. at Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 North Main Street, Hurricane, Utah. A visitation will be held Tuesday, prior to services, from 10-10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Burial to follow at the Hurricane City Cemetery located at 255 E. 600 North.
Many thanks to The Haven at Sky Mountain for their wonderful care, as well as Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 435-635-9922. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.