Marvin Lee Cunningham

Marvin Cunningham of Cascade, MT (formerly Sheffield, IL) passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. Marv was born March 13, 1934, to Raymond and Effie Cunningham in Sheffield IL. He graduated from Sheffield High School in 1952 and then joined the Navy at 18 years old. On November 24, 1956, he was united in marriage to Vivian Boutin. Marv retired from the Navy in 1971, as Senior Chief Medical Corps and settled in Lemoore, CA. He then returned to school where he completed his BA in Environmental Health and Safety on the GI Bill from Fresno State University. When Vivian passed away in 2004, he relocated to Cascade, MT where he created and grew Morass Acres to the enjoyment of many. Marv is survived by special companion, Donna Hayes; brothers, Phillip Cunningham and Gene Young; children, Michael (Teri) Cunningham, Michelle Cunningham (Dave) Shannon, James (Sha) Cunningham, and Stephen Cunningham and his significant other, Rebecca Dresel; grandchildren, Calli Brandon, Stacie, Nathan, Holly, Hannah, Kara, and Jack; and great-grandchildren, Lilian, Ethan, Landon, Logan, Dex, Karter, and Ayden. Marv was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Effie Cunningham; his wife of 48 years, Vivian Cunningham; daughter Jannette L. Cunningham; sister, Phillis “Sis” Sperry; brother, Chuck Young; uncle, Dewey; and cousin, Lyle Eggum. He traveled around the world with the Navy. He was a Korea and Viet Nam veteran, Boy Scout leader achieving Silver Beaver award for 50 years of service, and an avid outdoorsman. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cascade, MT, a life member of Knights of Columbus 4th degree, and a member of the Marine Corps League. There will be a rosary at Sacred Heart Church on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.