It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marvin John Guenther.

Marvin, our beloved husband, father, father-in-law, papa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Marv was a kind and thoughtful soul who loved his family, gardening, fixing things, and playing cards. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and had a part for anything that needed one.

Marvin was born February 29, 1948 to Emma and Roland Guenther in Tecumseh, Michigan. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Manchester before attending Michigan State University where he met the love of his life, Maryann Downer. Marvin and Maryann were married on April 22, 1972 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1973, they moved to Chelsea where they made their home and raised their two sons—Marvin’s pride and joy. Marvin was a consummate precision tool maker and worked for American Broach and Machine for 40 years before retiring in 2017.

Marvin will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Maryann, sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Amy, and Ryan and Linde, grandson, Austin, sister, Nettie Schleede, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Patricia (Ron) Grzybowski, Judy Lance, Don (Rose) Downer, David (Cathleen) Downer, Loretta Downer, Rosemary (Dan) Beahan, Michelle Downer, Kathie Downer, Margaret Downer, many nieces and nephews, and friends. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Joanne, Marilyn, and Margie, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sylvester and Esther Downer, brothers-in-law, Duane Downer, Russell Lance, and Donald Schleede, and his trusted four-legged companions, Olivia and Memory.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. A Mass celebrating Marvin’s life will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, with visitation one hour before the service at the church.

The family respectfully requests that masks be worn during visitation and Mass. If you have been exposed or have symptoms or suspect you may have COVID, please refrain from attending services.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society, Chelsea Area Players, or the Humane Society of Huron Valley.