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A Memorial Mass for Marvin A. Peter, age 77, of O'Neill will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill with an inurnment in the O'Neill Cemetery with Military Rites by the O'Neill American Legion Simonson Post 93. Memorial Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday, November 28, 2022 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill with a 7 pm Knights of Columbus Rosary. Marv passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home. Memorials may be directed to Marv's family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Marvin A. Peter was born in O'Neill, Nebraska on July 22, 1945, to John G. and Marie (Sladek) Peter. Following his graduation from St. Mary's High School in 1963, Marv attended Creighton University in Omaha for two years before volunteering in the U.S. Army and serving in Viet Nam from 1965-67. One of his favorite events was going on the Veterans' Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in June, 2016.

After returning to civilian life, he worked for Pinkerman's TV in O'Neill and then resumed ranching with his dad and Uncle Harry. He lived as a rancher, south of O'Neill, for most of his life and retired from ranching in 2019.

He will be remembered for his quick sense of humor, his love for building sheds and helping people whenever they needed something. For many years he had St. Bernard dogs, which kept him company as he worked around the home place. Marvin fostered many friendships over the years, belonging to the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Simonson Post 93. He was faithful to Mass attendance at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and contributed his time and efforts to the annual parish auction.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, many aunts and uncles and his double-cousin, Callan (Cal) Peter.

His survivors include his sister, Marlene (Ron) Hoch, and their children, Craig Hoch, Andy Hoch, Beth Isakson, and Laura Byrne, all from Minnesota and his sister, Arlyss (Robert) Lasecki and their children Aaron Rochholz and Julia Rochholz, all from Illinois, Cal's wife, Jane Peter and their children Mike (Deb) Peter, Dan (Angie) Peter, and Steve Peter, from Nebraska, as well as many cousins, extended cousins, other relatives and friends.

He will truly be missed.