HUTCHINSON — Marvin C. Stoss, 84, of Hutchinson, died Aug. 14, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born May 23, 1935, in Great Bend, to William Joseph and Marie Theresa (Pundsack) Stoss.

Marvin was a 1953 graduate of Great Bend High School, attended Kansas State University for one year, and graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1958. He obtained a Masters Degree in Biology from Emporia State University. Marvin taught school for 38 years, of which 28 were at Nickerson High School as a classroom instructor, coach and referee. He served in the Army Reserves for 11 years and was a member of Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.

On June 25, 1960, he married Esther Brougher, in Great Bend. They shared over 59 years of marriage.

Marvin is survived by wife, Esther Stoss; sons, Steven (Penny) Stoss and Scott (Lisa) Stoss; grandchildren, Logan, Katelyn, Dalton, and Samantha Stoss; great-grandchildren, Konner and Lucy Stoss, all of Hutchinson; brother, Bill (Dorothy) Stoss Jr.; and sisters, Alberta Bahr and Lois (Gerald) Mauler. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has taken place. Parish Rosary will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the church, both officiated by Father Michael Kerschen. Burial will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Great Bend Cemetery, 4500 Broadway, Great Bend. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Elliott Mortuary. Visitation with the family present will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at Holy Cross Catholic School Gymnasium, 2633 Independence Road, Hutchinson. Memorials are suggested to Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County or Hospice House, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Elliott Mortuary 

1219 N. Main 

Hutchinson, KS 67501

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 16, 2019