MADISON - Bruce Allen Marvin, age 74, of Madison, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1950, in Madison, the son of Ernest and Loraine Hall Marvin.

Bruce graduated from Madison Central High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Vietnam War. He married Donna Elmer on July 21, 1984, in Madison, WI.

Bruce worked for the City of Madison for over 30 years, first in the Forestry Department and then for the Parks Department as a maintenance technician, retiring in 2005.

He was a real handyman and had a tool to fix everything. He was always willing to help people repair their broken things.

Bruce was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved spending time at his cabin in Lincoln County and went on numerous fishing trips with the guys. He played recreation basketball, touch football and fastpitch softball for many years.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Shannon (Ryan) Erickson; son, Benjamin Marvin; granddaughter, Sydney May Erickson; brothers, Kip (Peggy) Marvin and Steve (Kristine) Marvin; and sisters, Patricia (Ron) Stauber and Susan Marvin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loraine and Ernest; and brother, Kerry Marvin.

A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, with burial at Highland Memory gardens immediately following.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Bruce A. Marvin

March 31, 1950 - December 30, 2024

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