Marvin Earl Olinger
Last updated 7 Nov 2023 in Spear–Johnson Family.
Individual
Born: 14 Oct 1915 in Salem, McCook County, South Dakota, United States
Died: 15 Jan 2012 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
marriage-olinger-mcquisten-1940: Record of marriage for Marvin E. Olinger and Eva L. McQuisten (1940); South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2017, database with images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com: accessed 2 April 2008) ⟩ “1940-1941” image 1030; citing “South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Marvin E. Olinger).
obituary-edwin-mcquisten-2007: Obituary for Edwin F. McQuisten (2007); Miller Funeral Home (https://www.millerfh.com: accessed 25 Apr 2018), Miller Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory – Downtown (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), published after 2 Jul 2007
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Marvin Olinger).
obituary-eva-olinger-2016: Obituary for Eva Leone Olinger (2016); “Obituaries: Eva Leone Olinger,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Sep 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 2016 ⟩ October ⟩ Oct 13 2016, Thu ⟩ Main Edition ⟩ Page C6”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), October 13, 2016 (Thursday), page 6C, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Marvin E. Olinger).
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Marvin Earl Olinger).
obituary-robert-mcquisten-1941-dal2: Obituary for Robert H. McQuisten (1941); “McQuisten’s Body Found,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 13 May 2020), page image “United States of America, South Dakota, Sioux Falls, Argus-Leader, 19 Apr 1941” page 1; citing “The Daily Argus–Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 19 April 1941 (Saturday), page 1, column 3”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Marvin Olinger) by virtue of his marriage to Eva McQuisten, who is identified as Mrs. Marvin Olinger.
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Marvin Olinger).
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marriage-olinger-mcquisten-1940: Record of marriage for Marvin E. Olinger and Eva L. McQuisten (1940); South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2017, database with images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com: accessed 2 April 2008) ⟩ “1940-1941” image 1030; citing “South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016”
Comment Detail: Source includes age (24). Using the marriage date of 30 Jun 1940 gives a birth date range from 1 Jul 1915 to 30 Jun 1916.
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes date (October 14, 1915) and location ("rural" Salem, SD).
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obituary-eugene-mcquisten-2012: Obituary for Eugene M. McQuisten (2012); “Eugene M McQuisten,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 3 May 2021), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus Leader ⟩ 2012 ⟩ 11 ⟩ 15 ⟩ main-edition" page B8; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 15 Nov 2012 (Thursday), page 8B, column 2”
Comment Detail: Source notes that Marvin Olinger died before Eugene McQuisten (November 9, 2012).
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes date (January 15, 2012) and location ("Sanford Medical Center" [presumably the one in Sioux Falls, South Dakota]).
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Family
Spouse/Partner: Eva Leone McQuisten (1918 – 2016)
Married: 30 Jun 1940 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
marriage-olinger-mcquisten-1940: Record of marriage for Marvin E. Olinger and Eva L. McQuisten (1940); South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2017, database with images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com: accessed 2 April 2008) ⟩ “1940-1941” image 1030; citing “South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016”
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, S.D.) and date (June 30, 1940).
obituary-edwin-mcquisten-2007: Obituary for Edwin F. McQuisten (2007); Miller Funeral Home (https://www.millerfh.com: accessed 25 Apr 2018), Miller Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory – Downtown (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), published after 2 Jul 2007
Comment Detail: Source notes Marvin Olinger and Eva [McQuisten] were married.
obituary-eva-olinger-2016: Obituary for Eva Leone Olinger (2016); “Obituaries: Eva Leone Olinger,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Sep 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 2016 ⟩ October ⟩ Oct 13 2016, Thu ⟩ Main Edition ⟩ Page C6”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), October 13, 2016 (Thursday), page 6C, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 30, 1940) and location (Sioux Falls [, South Dakota]).
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 30, 1940) and location (Sioux Falls, SD).
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Miscellaneous Facts
Events
Employer: L. A. McKean Auto, Abt 1940 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
Employer: Verne Eide Buick, 1978 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes employer name (LA McKean Auto). L. A. McKean was an auto garage, later a dealership, and was started by Lutheran A. McKean. It was located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He started working there sometime around the time he married Eva, so about 1940.
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes retirement year (1978) and employer name (Vern Eide Buick). Vern Eide is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Attributes
Education: 8th grade at Salem, McCook County, South Dakota, United States
Occupation: mechanic at Salem, McCook County, South Dakota, United States
Occupation: certified mechanic
Residence: at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
Residence: at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
Residence: at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes are ([in or near] Salem, SD) and notes he completed schooling through the 8th grade. The date is estimated as his being 13 when he finished.
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes occupation (mechanic) and location (Salem, SD). It notes he started working after finishing 8th grade. The year is estimated as a year after his estimated completion of schooling.
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes retirement year (1979), occupation (certified mechanic), and years in that occupation (39 [indicating he started about 1939]).
marriage-olinger-mcquisten-1940: Record of marriage for Marvin E. Olinger and Eva L. McQuisten (1940); South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2017, database with images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com: accessed 2 April 2008) ⟩ “1940-1941” image 1030; citing “South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016”
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, S.D.) and marriage date (June 30, 1940).
obituary-edwin-mcquisten-2007: Obituary for Edwin F. McQuisten (2007); Miller Funeral Home (https://www.millerfh.com: accessed 25 Apr 2018), Miller Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory – Downtown (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), published after 2 Jul 2007
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Sioux Falls [, South Dakota]) and obituary date of 2 Jul 2007.
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Comment Detail: Source includes event date (January 15, 2012) and location (Sioux Falls, SD).
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General Notes and Anecdotes
Marvin enjoyed hunting pheasant and waterfowl, fishing, and gardening. After retirement, he did odd jobs and small engine repair, and like to walk every day, giving treats to the dogs along the way. [obituary-marvin-olinger-2012]
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)
FOLLOWUP
Marvins parents are John M. and Ellen (Johnson) Olinger. Both preceded Marvin in death. [obituary-marvin-olinger-2012]
Marvin is survived by his children {private} Speckels, Chamberlain, SD; {private} Olinger, Comstock Park, MI; {private} Todd, Las Vegas, NV; {private} Kettler, Dana Point, CA; {private} Olinger, University Place, WA; {private} Olinger, Manchester, CT; and {private} Olinger, Hartford, SD. He was also survived by his siblings {private} Olinger, Rapid City, SD and {private} Tenold, Spearfish, SD. [obituary-marvin-olinger-2012]
Five brothers preceded him in death, Martin, Richard, Robert, John, and Clarence, along with a grandson and great-granddaughter. [obituary-marvin-olinger-2012]
obituary-marvin-olinger-2012: Obituary for Marvin Earl Olinger (2012); Miller Funeral Home and On-Site Crematory (https://www.millerfh.com/: accessed 7 Nov 2023), Downtown/South Main Avenue (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
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