Marvin Fredrick Utecht, 82 of Tonasket, Washington died April 7, 2014 at Omak, Washington. He was born November 11, 1931 in Spokane, Washington.

Marvin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. he returned home from the service and began courting Hazel Denison. They were married on Aug. 23, 1954. He worked for the railroad for several years and then spent the rest of his work years in the fruit industry.

He is survived by his wife Hazel Utecht and sons Vern (Sady), Les (Lisa), Marv (Chris), Al (Sally) and Ron (Melody); daughters Cherry (Joe), Vickie (Marty) and Terri (Ron); one brother, Lee; three sisters Mickie, Lenora and Ruth; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Marvin was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother Clinton and his son Russell.

At Marvin’s request there will be no services.