Marvin Schmitz

The Mass of Christian Burial for Marvin Schmitz of Verndale will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 21, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Frederick Catholic Church in Verndale, MN, with Father Jean-Claude Duncan as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Frederick Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Schuller Family Funeral Home Verndale Chapel, with prayers at 6:00 p.m. and a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Marvin Schmitz, age 88, of Verndale, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on April 15, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the place he loved most. Marvin was born on February 23, 1938, in Verndale, one of nine children to William and Mary (Boyer) Schmitz. He attended Verndale Public School, graduating in 1957. On September 21, 1968, he married Patricia "Pat" M. Hassa at St. Frederick Catholic Church in Verndale, and together they built a life and raised their family on the farm west of town. For decades, Marvin's days were shaped by the rhythm of farm life, which he operated alongside his son, Pete. He also found great satisfaction in serving as a bus driver for the Verndale School District and, in retirement, as a substitute driver for Wadena-Deer Creek Schools. His greatest joy was time with family - especially the annual reunion at Itasca. When he wasn't farming, Marvin could be found cruising the property on his John Deere Gator, camping, attending threshing shows, or sharing good conversation with friends at the Boondocks Restaurant. He and Pat enjoyed bus tours throughout the United States. Marvin also gave faithfully of his time through service in the National Guard and St. Frederick Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Greg (Bernita), William Jr. (Amelia), Fred (Muriel), Bernard, Evelyn (Ray) Ament, Delores (Leo) Ament, Phyllis (Rich) Keppers, and Don (Elaine) Schmitz; and his parents-in-law, Paul and Phyllis Hassa. Marvin is lovingly remembered by his wife, Pat; sons: Peter (Lori) of Verndale, Jacob (Monica) of Corpus Christi, TX, Phillip (Tracy) of Milaca, and Andrew (Amy) of Wadena; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Aggie Schmitz; brother-in-law Lauren Hassa; and a wide circle of extended family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Lillian Schmitz, Willard Schmitz, Wynter Murdock, Kaisen Murdock, Teagen Schmitz, Caiden Schmitz, Violet Schmitz, Ava Schmitz, Isaiah Hall, and Madison Hall. Pallbearers are Nathan Schmitz, Brittany Murdock, Tiffany Schmitz, Corbin Schmitz, Natalie Schmitz, Benjamin Schmitz, Joseph Schmitz, and Nickolas Schmitz.

Marvin Schmitz

February 23, 1938 - April 15, 2026