Marvin Swaringim

Marvin Swaringim, 89 of Brenham passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. 

Marvin was born on June 2, 1934, in Flat River, Missouri, to Marvin Adonis Swaringim and Hazel Fay Swaringim. He was the oldest of 6 children.

Marvin H. (Buddy) Swaringim, an ordained Baptist Deacon who loved to serve the Lord and sing praises to His name. He was an avid agitator and loved to read humorous books and dance with his beautiful wife, Barbara, his very special Lady. One of Marvin's sayings was "I am a jack of all trades and a master of none, but I will get it done." He could scan a blueprint, throw it down, and say "I got it" or look at a job and then go home and draw it out to make it work.

Marvin attended college at the University of Illinois and received an Associate's degree. Also received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Structural Engineering from Brentwick University. He worked in many fields but later became a business owner and settled into the grocery industry.

He was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was in the Korean War from 1952 to 1956, serving in the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. He earned a silver star and 2 bronze stars among other medals. After his time in the service, he worked as a master machinist and master plumber in the St. Louis area. While holding this job, he met a very special lady, Barbara Goad. They were married on Aug. 18, 1957, and were later blessed with three children.

Marvin enjoyed reading and learning but found the greatest pleasure in coaching his son in Little League Baseball. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son and adventures with his family. Another favorite interest was music, and he started his own record company, where he recorded more than 100 songs.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Brenham; daughters, Brenda McCool and husband, James, of Brenham, and Sherry Hodges and husband, Robert, of Brenham; son, Marvin Scott Swaringim, and wife, Connie, of Bryan; grandchildren, Joshua McCool and wife Alicia, Hannah Hodges, Daniel Hodges and Fiancé Alex, Kyle Swaringim and wife Adri, Leslie Swaringim; great-grandchildren, Cassie McCool and partner Noah, Chloe McCool and partner Alex, and Luca Swaringim. He is also survived by 2 sisters, 1 sister-in-law, and 1 brother-in-law, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He always kept all of his family in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters.

The funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Monday April 29, 2024 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, 2000 FM 389, Brenham, Texas, or to a charity of your choice.