Memorial

Marvin Quaas, 84, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia and depression on the morning of June 13, 2025.

Marvin was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, loving father, loyal friend and cherished “Grandpa Marvy”.  He is survived by his brother, Randy (Linda) Quaas of Maple Plain, MN, children Mark (Susan) Quaas of Arlington, TX and Jill (Doug) Heyerdahl of Cedar Hill, TX, granddaughters, Elise (Caleb) Collins of Chino, CA and Mariah (Payten) Dampeer of Robinson, TX, and 10 great grandchildren, as well as many life-long friends, along with his previous wife, Eileen Novak of Denton, TX.  He is preceded in death by his father, Carl Quaas, mother, Dorothy Quaas, and brother, LeRoy Quaas.

Marvin was born on August 24, 1940, in Maple Plain, MN.  He graduated from Mound High School, class of 1958, where he lettered in cross country and wrestling.  He graduated from Dunwoody Technical College as a draftsman and had a 37-year career with Collins Radio/Rockwell International as finance manager and internal auditing.  Along the way, he graduated from Coe College with a degree in business administration.  After retiring from Rockwell, he enjoyed working at Hertz, driving and cleaning cars, and worked in various part-time jobs.

Marvin loved Iowa Hawkeye wrestling, Ford Mustangs, softball, running, and ice cream!  He had a big heart and was kind to everyone he met, constantly serving others.  He was dedicated to serving at 1st Lutheran Church on Saturday evenings and feeding the homeless with food and fellowship!  He loved camping, dancing and traveling with his friend Connie LaBarge and taking his granddaughters to Mustang Car Shows.


The family will be celebrating the life of Marvin on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a visitation beginning at 9:00 AM, followed by the service at 10:00 AM and luncheon to follow. 

Marvin will be buried in Mound, MN on Monday, July 14, 2025.  Visitation at 9:00AM, service at 10:00 AM and luncheon to follow at the Johnson Funeral Home, Waconia, MN johnsonfh.com

A special thank you to his lifelong primary care doctor, MaryAnn Nelson, all of the Keystone Cedars Staff, and St. Croix Hospice for their loving care!

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church.  firstlutherancr.org