Marvin A. Lokken, 84, of Brainerd, passed away Saturday, March 22,
2025, at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Marvin’s
family will celebrate his life with a Funeral Service at NOON,
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Nelson–Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.
Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior and stay for
a luncheon. Interment with Military Honors will occur at Minnesota
State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley.
Marvin was born on September 13, 1940, and is one of the six
children born to Albert and Marion (Carter) Lokken. As a young man,
Marvin learned early that he loved airplanes and that working in a
factory wasn’t for him. He wanted adventure. He enlisted in the US
Air Force in 1960 and had a decorated career. He honorably served
his country for over twenty years and retired as a master sergeant.
Marvin married Julie Fairfield in Hawaii in 1970. Blessed with two
children, the family enjoyed a military lifestyle for many years –
calling Texas, Japan, Nebraska, Athens, and California home before
landing in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Living on the farm after years
of service was the peace Marvin needed and enjoyed. He liked to
camp, fish, and travel. He was an avid military history buff, with
an affection for WWII. Marvin felt satisfied with his adventures and
his mostly complete bucket list.
Marvin is survived by his daughter, Heidi Lokken; son, Michael
Lokken; siblings, Lorraine McCartney, Jan Pederson, Kenny Lokken,
Lorelie Urbanski, and Curt Lokken; good friend, Spencer Angel; and
many more family and friends scattered across the world. He was
preceded in death by his wife Julie and his parents.
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