Marvin Staker

Marvin Lee Staker, 94, of Traer, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2026 from 9-11 AM at the Ripley United Church of Christ, 400 S. Main St., Traer with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 AM at the church with Pastor Jim Coppoc officiating. Interment for Marvin and Verona will follow at Buckingham Cemetery in Traer with Military Honors.

Survivors include three daughters, Cindy (Josh) Youel of Traer, Dawn (Ken) Crawford of Riverside, and Tammi (Scott) Hamilton of Clear Lake; daughter-in-law, Lynn Staker of Traer; nine grandchildren, Leigh (Tyler) Sell, Megan (Soheil) Alaghmandan, Brent (Danielle) Staker, Dylan (Madi) Youel, Josie (Dalton) Hulme, Alec (Kim) Crawford, Cole (Lauren) Crawford, Breanna (Rudy) Wieck, and Bryson (Paige) Hamilton; sixteen great-grandchildren, and two on the way; and several nieces and nephews.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.