Marv Cootway Obituary

 Marvin "Marv" A. Cootway, age 85, Post Lake, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2012 at the Langlade Hospital under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was born on December 30, 1926 in Manitowoc, WI the son of Frank and Hilda (Hirsch) Cootway. Marv graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1945. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army; where he served in Germany as a service guard for the Nuremberg Trials. After his honorable discharge, he worked for Appleton Paper in Combined Locks for about 22 yrs. Marv married Theresa "Tess" Baeten on May 29, 1948 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Wrightstown. Marv and Tess owned and operated Marv and Tess's Bar in Stephensville for 2 yrs. After selling the bar, he went to work for Miller Electric (ITW); where he retired after 20 years of service. Marv and Tess wintered in Texas for 20 years before his health kept them from going. He played the saxophone and sang for the "Bell Tones" old time band for 30 years. Marv enjoyed fishing, the Packers, Lawrence Welk, being a jokester and was a member of the American Legion for 63 years. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Theresa "Tess", daughter, Deb Berg (Bruce Pitts), Post Lake, son, Dennis (Therese) Cootway, Kaukauna, grandchildren, Julie and Scott (Maki) Van Asten, Johanna (John) McGeshick, Brian (Molly) Berg and Adam Berg, great-grandchildren, Lauren and Alex, niece, Carol Cootway and nephew, Gary (Bonnie) Cootway. Preceded in death by his parents, Hilda and Frank, sister, Ethel, brother, Clarence and son-in-law, Pat Berg. A gathering family and friends would be on Friday, December 21 from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Elcho. Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jerry Wormen officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Wrightstown. Weber-Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.weberhillfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank Dr. L. Deep, Dr. Laura, the med/surg nurses and LeRoyer Hospice for the excellent care they gave Marv.