Marvin Hemming

Marvin J. Hemming, age 86, of Siren, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his residence. Marvin was born on August 22, 1930 in Superior, WI to parents, Annie (Bentti) and Jacob Hemming. After graduating from local public schools in 1947, Marvin was employed as a Long Shoreman by the Shenango Furnace Company. He mainly worked traveling across the Great Lakes, but he also had the opportunity to travel the world. On January 24, 1952, Marvin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his honorable discharge on January 23, 1954, Marvin returned home to Superior, WI. Marvin was united in marriage to Vivian Matrious in 1964 in Minneapolis, MN. The couple purchased a home together and resided in White Bear Lake, MN. Marvin was a longtime employee of the Gopher Motor Rebuilding in St. Louis Park. He retired after 40 years of service. Marvin moved to the Siren area in 1994. He enjoyed crafting, woodworking, and fishing. He was always tinkering on something, which over the years, earned him the nickname, “Mr. Fix It.” He was very passionate about building model ships, and would spend countless hours constructing them. Preceding Marvin in death are his parents, Annie (Bentti) and Jacob Hemming; loving wife of 30 years, Vivian; daughter, Maxine Matrious; brother, Paul Hemming; sister, Lola Mcvey; and granddaughter, Iralynn Matrious. Marvin is survived by his children, Timothy Matrious and Windy (Mark) Salmon; grandson, Allen Matrious; sister-in-law, Marion Benjamin; nieces, Jennifer Benjamin, Bernadette Benjamin and Thelma Mitchell; and nephews, Cordell Benjamin and Charles Mitchell. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 7:00pm (visitation from 4:00pm – 7:00pm) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, Wisconsin. Interment will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11:00am at the Greenwood Cemetery in Superior, WI. Full military honors will be held at the graveside.