Longtime Marion Resident Marvin Yeater Dies at 89

Yeater, a service man at Iowa Manufacturing, was remembered for his love of fishing and hunting.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:18am

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Marvin Delano Yeater, a longtime resident of Marion, Iowa, passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Yeater was a service man at Iowa Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids and was known for his love of fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joanne, their three children, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Why it matters

Yeater's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime Marion resident and employee of a prominent local manufacturer. His life and interests reflect the values and pastimes of many in the Midwest during his generation.

The details

Marvin Yeater was born on April 2, 1936, in Morley, Iowa, to Charles and Gladys (Klinkkammer) Yeater. He married Joanne J. Techau on July 27, 1959, in Tipton, Iowa. Yeater worked as a service man for Iowa Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

  • Marvin Yeater was born on April 2, 1936.
  • Marvin Yeater married Joanne J. Techau on July 27, 1959.
  • Marvin Yeater passed away on March 12, 2026.

The players

Marvin Delano Yeater

An 89-year-old longtime resident of Marion, Iowa, who worked as a service man at Iowa Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids and was known for his love of fishing and hunting.

Joanne J. Techau

Marvin Yeater's wife of 66 years.

Steve Yeater

One of Marvin and Joanne Yeater's three children.

Scott Yeater

One of Marvin and Joanne Yeater's three children.

Joan Yeater

One of Marvin and Joanne Yeater's three children.

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The takeaway

Marvin Yeater's life and legacy reflect the values and interests of many longtime Midwest residents of his generation, including a strong commitment to family, local employment, and outdoor activities like fishing and hunting.