Marvin E. Arlien, age 67, resident of Wannaska, MN, formerly of Pekin, ND, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND.

Marvin Edward Arlien was born August 7, 1941 at McVille, ND, the son of Edward and Margit (Hegvick) Arlien. He grew up on the family farm outside of Pekin and attended rural country school there. He graduated from Kloten High School in 1959. Marvin then farmed on the family farm until 1988. He worked at Marvin Windows in Warroad, MN for several years before retiring in 2004 due to poor health.

He enjoyed driving around and looking at farmland, collecting model cars and tractors, and spending time with extended family members and friends.

Survivors include his two daughters, Michelle (Daryl) Eberhardt of Wahpeton, ND and Margaret Hoffman of Topeka, KS; one son, Matt (Kristin) of Fargo, ND; one sister, Glenna (Gary) Rothfusz of Ashley, ND; two brothers, Dwight (Carol) Arlien of Roosevelt, MN and Verne (Marlys) Arlien of Ashley, ND; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Marvin's Funeral Service will be held at the Sheyenne Lutheran Church, rural Pekin, ND, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be the Reverend David Nichols. The organist will be Betty Bina. Interment will be in the Sheyenne Church Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Jeff Arlien, Josh Arlien, Jesse Kaseman, Kurt Praska, Craig Rothfusz, and Connley Anderson. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.