Marvin LeRoy Kjelstrom, 80,
of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, July
28, 2016 in Poteau. Marvin was born January
22, 1936 in Salt Lake City, UT to Axel & Juanita (Lassiter) Kjelstrom. He was retired from the US Army. He was a Vietnam veteran; receiving 3 bronze
stars among other awards and commendations.
Marvin spent 20 years in oil service companies in Texas and
Louisiana. After retiring he began
working on genealogy compiling a large file of research that includes Choctaw
families of Oklahoma. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; son, David;
and siblings, Kelly, Allan, Sherrill, Verdell.
Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; siblings, Lynn, Duane,
Gayle, Carol, & Fay; other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Services will be 10 am,
Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion with Rev. Jim Cook
officiating.
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ReplyDeleteMary, Marvin will be missed by every Kjelstrom along with all his friends and family. I miss you already, Uncle Marvin. Hugs to you Mary for this major loss in your life. Please don't lose touch.
ReplyDeleteLove you Uncle Marvin your gonna be missed
ReplyDeleteMary remember your still a Kjelstrom please don't loose touch with the family.