Marvin Sommervold was born March 30, 1915 in Union County, South Dakota to parents Severt Jr. and Lillian (Fickbohm) Sommervold. He died October 12, 2010 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford at the age of 95 years, six months and 12 days.

Marvin was raised on the family farm and attended Nora grade school. He married Joyce Fedderson on August 31, 1940. The couple resided most of their married life on the family farm south of Beresford. Marvin loved to farm. They moved into town four years ago. Joyce died June 25, 2010.

Marvin was a member of Roseni Lutheran Church where he served on the church council, sang in the choir in his youth and was in a quartet for many years. He liked his time spent serving on several area boards and working in his yard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joyce of 69 years, grandson Brian, grandson-in-law Matt Kleinhesselink and sister, Verlan Stoen.

Marvin is survived by his three sons, Merlyn Sommervold and wife Sherran of Chancellor, Arvid Sommervold and wife Debra of Brookings, and Steven Sommervold and wife Carol of Alcester; eight grandchildren, Brent (Cheryl) Sommervold, Bonnie Kleinhesselink and fiance John, Barry (Tina) Sommervold, Angela (John) Maher, Susan (Adam) Forma, Mark Sommervold, Matt (Jessica) Sommervold, and Chad Sommervold and fiance Brianna; 11 great grandchildren, Mitchell, Britney, Wyatt, Justice, Jersey, Brayden, Lexi, Jordan, Max, Natalie and Jordan; two sisters, Viola Wevik of Beresford and Lillian Solbue of Alcester; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2PM Friday, October 15, 2010 at Roseni Lutheran Church, rural Beresford. Visitation will be 2-8PM Thursday at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford with the family present from 6-8PM.