Marvin B. Wyborny

Marvin B. Wyborny, 70, of rural Rock Falls/Plymouth, IA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Plymouth Bible Baptist Church, 808 Broad Street, Plymouth, IA, with Pastor Paul Schaefer officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Saturday at the church. Per his wishes, his body was cremated. Memorials may be directed to the Marvin Wyborny memorial fund in care of the family. Marvin was born April 5, 1943, in Plymouth, IA, the son of Milton and Ruth (Kleven) Wyborny. He graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1961. Marvin married Sandra L. Hansen on November 2, 1965, at the Old Stone United Methodist Church in Rock Falls. He worked as a salesman for Sears, mainly in the Automotive Department, for 35 years, before his retirement in September of 2001. He also turned his favorite hobby of taking pictures into 25 years of Wedding Photography. Marv enjoyed spending time with his family – especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, tinkering with cars, being outdoors, the acreage, and visiting with friends (Marv had 'The Gift of Gab'). Marvin had a strong Christian faith. He was an active member of the Plymouth Bible Baptist Church, where he made many friends. He liked attending church activities and interacting with the youth and young children. They quickly learned Marv liked passing Junior Mints when shaking hands. Marv was an outgoing man with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Marv is survived by his wife of 50 years: Sandy Wyborny of rural Rock Falls/Plymouth; 2 children: Leah Wyborny-Rentzell and husband Steve of Jacksonville, FL, and Bruce Wyborny and wife Amy of Nora Springs, IA; 6 grandchildren: Tyler Matous and Loryn Matous, both of Jacksonville, Little Leah Harcourt and husband Randy of California, Aubrey Wyborny, Rachel Wyborny and Kyle Wyborny, all of Nora Springs; 3 great grandchildren: R.J., Maressa and Jesseca Harcourt; his siblings: Larry Wyborny and wife Sue of Marble Rock, Glen Wyborny and wife Penny of Plymouth, Steve Wyborny and wife Sue of Mason City, Dan Wyborny and wife Michelle of Rock Falls, Tom Navratil of Texas, Tim Navratil and wife Hella of Plymouth, Susan Garrett and husband Bill of Port Charlotte, FL, Sue Dorenkamp and husband Larry of Rock Falls, and Kady Mericle and husband Craig of Nora Springs; special step-mom: Grace (Wyborny) Lammers and husband Wally of Rock Falls; long-time special family friends: Dave and Mary Bishop of Rock Falls, as well as his church family and friends. He is also survived by many many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and a brother: Jerry Wyborny.

Memorials may be directed to the Marvin Wyborny memorial fund in care of the family.