Marvin Harvey Kloock, 95, of Romeo, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 at Orchard Grove Senior Living in Romeo. He was born June 30, 1928 in Detroit, the son of Harvey and Valinda (Baade) Kloock. He married Ruth Compton on Feb. 14, 1953 at St. John Lutheran Church in Romeo.
Marvin has been a resident of Romeo since 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany before his honorable discharge. Marvin was a die pattern maker and the co-owner of Simco Industries in Roseville. He retired in 1993.
Marvin enjoyed woodworking and carving. Family and friends were recipients of his skillful work that included furniture, carved swans, ducks and birds. He enjoyed euchre, playing regularly with friends and teaching his grandkids and great grands how to play. He loved music, amassing a huge collection of country, bluegrass and gospel CD’s. Marvin and Ruth enjoyed traveling and visited many family and friends along the way. Marvin loved to eat out but you needed to double the time for a meal with Marv; he savored each bite. He enjoyed collecting “my stuff” (knives, unique screwdrivers and bottle openers, and more), frequenting flea markets and garage sales to add to his eclectic collections. Most of all, Marvin loved his family and eagerly attended birthdays, christenings, graduations and weddings too numerous to count. Marvin and Ruth remained active at St. John’s Lutheran Church for over 50 years and Marvin was a proud member of the St. John’s Men’s Club.
He is survived by his children; Nadine (Bill) Mott of Rochester Hills, Mark (Rachel) Kloock of Shelby Township, Stacey (Bob) Bozynski of Waterford and Scott (Jessica) Kloock of Saranac; brother, Gerald (Peggy) Kloock of Jackson; 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Ruth and brother Arnold.
Visitation was held Monday, Oct. 9 at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 10 at St John Lutheran Church of Romeo with the Rev. Darcy Reis officiating.
Burial will take place at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John Lutheran.
