- Born on: December 6, 1958
- Departed on: December 8, 2021
- Resided in: West Union, IA
Marvin “Marv” William Noska
Marvin “Marv” William Noska, 63, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines after battling leukemia and complications of COVID-19. He was surrounded by the love of his family when he passed.
Marv was born December 6, 1958, in West Union, Iowa to Eugene and Helen (Schmitt) Noska. He graduated from North High School in 1977, working briefly in construction then later as a mechanic and service manager for Moss Service Center for 43 years. On August 27, 1983, he married Shirl Jackson and their family was complete on November 6, 1989, when twins, Justin and Jared were born. They later divorced. On August 17, 2007, he married Sheila (Eilers) Roach and they thoroughly enjoyed their life together. Marv loved camping, boating on the Mississippi river, July 4th kayaking trips on the Turkey river, Sunday afternoon drives, his classic cars, and spending time with his family.
Marv is survived by his wife, Sheila; sons Justin (Marin) of Marion, Jared (Craig) of Des Moines; stepdaughter Ashley (Phil) Bloomfield of Trevor, Wisconsin; stepson Andy Roach of West Union; grandchildren Dade, Kale, Kendall, Charley and Andie Bloomfield, and Abel Roach; mother Helen Noska of West Union; sister Jean (Dave) Kamaus of West Union, as well as numerous relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Eugene Noska, sister Mary Lou Noska, father-in-law Cyril Eilers, and brother-in-law Bruce Richardson.
A memorial wake celebrating Marv’s life will be conducted in the hall of the Holy Name Catholic Parish center in West Union, Iowa on Friday, December 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at the Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union, Iowa on Saturday, December 18 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be held at a later date.
If desired, friends may make memorial donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society or, condolences may be sent to the family.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and deep gratitude for all expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness shown during this time of bereavement.