Marvin Whitacre Sr.
Marvin Whitacre Sr., of Columbia City, passed away on September 20, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 7, 1944 in North Manchester to Eugene & Coridean (Gill) Whitacre. He Honorably served his country in the US Army at Fort Richardson in Alaska. He operated his own Auto Mechanic shop for years in North Webster. He is survived by his wife Iva Whitacre. His son – Marvin (Jenice) Whitacre Jr. Daughter – Crystal (Steve) Conley. 4 grandchildren – Hope, Merissa, Gavin, Preston, and Kiana, 1 great grandchild – Arya. 1 brother – Ernest Whitacre. He was preceded by his sister – Cathy Whitacre- Jeffries. Marvin will be laid to rest at the VA Cemetery in Fort Richardson. Eastlund Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.