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Born on January 22, 1933 in Normal, McLean County, Illinois. He was the oldest child of John Wesley Brooks and Fern Madge Devore. | Born on January 22, 1933 in Normal, McLean County, Illinois. He was the oldest child of John Wesley Brooks and Fern Madge Devore. | ||
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| + | == Description == | ||
| + | He was of average build and stature (5 foot 10 inch). He was clean shaven. He had brown hair, and one green eye and one blue eye. | ||
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| + | == Early Years == | ||
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| + | * '''Childhood''' - Grew on a farm. | ||
| + | * '''Siblings''' | ||
| + | ** Mary Margaret Brooks | ||
| + | ** Marian Lydia Brooks | ||
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| + | == Education == | ||
| + | He completed the eleventh grade at Normal Community High School but quit school to work on the family farm. | ||
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| + | == Religion == | ||
| + | Marvin was not a religious man. | ||
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| + | == Military Service Years == | ||
| + | As he worked on a farm, he was exempted from military service. | ||
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| + | == Family Years == | ||
| + | Married Gloria Joyce Berish on January 19, 1952 in Tonawanda, McLean County, Illinois. The couple had three children: three girls - Katherine Ann, Lori Marie and Michelle Renee. | ||
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| + | The couple would eventually have three children: | ||
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| + | * Katherine Ann Brooks | ||
| + | * Lori Marie Brooks | ||
| + | * Michelle Renee Brooks | ||
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| + | == Residences == | ||
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| + | == Working Years == | ||
| + | Employed as a construction worker, particularly bridge building. Previously, he worked on the family farm. | ||
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| + | == Personal Life == | ||
| + | He loved to fish and hunt "coons" (raccoons). | ||
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| + | == Death == | ||
| + | Marvin died at age 58 from from bone cancer of the spine on April 8, 1991 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. He was buried in April of 1991 at Hinthorn Cemetery in Lake Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. | ||
Revision as of 21:56, 16 July 2021
Born on January 22, 1933 in Normal, McLean County, Illinois. He was the oldest child of John Wesley Brooks and Fern Madge Devore.
Page edited 16-Jul -21. ET
Description
He was of average build and stature (5 foot 10 inch). He was clean shaven. He had brown hair, and one green eye and one blue eye.
Early Years
- Childhood - Grew on a farm.
- Siblings
- Mary Margaret Brooks
- Marian Lydia Brooks
Education
He completed the eleventh grade at Normal Community High School but quit school to work on the family farm.
Religion
Marvin was not a religious man.
Military Service Years
As he worked on a farm, he was exempted from military service.
Family Years
Married Gloria Joyce Berish on January 19, 1952 in Tonawanda, McLean County, Illinois. The couple had three children: three girls - Katherine Ann, Lori Marie and Michelle Renee.
The couple would eventually have three children:
- Katherine Ann Brooks
- Lori Marie Brooks
- Michelle Renee Brooks
Residences
Working Years
Employed as a construction worker, particularly bridge building. Previously, he worked on the family farm.
Personal Life
He loved to fish and hunt "coons" (raccoons).
Death
Marvin died at age 58 from from bone cancer of the spine on April 8, 1991 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. He was buried in April of 1991 at Hinthorn Cemetery in Lake Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.