Marvin Ardell Narum, 82, of Michigan, ND passed away on October 13, 2026 at home on his family farm with family caring for him and support from HIA Hospice.

Marvin was born May 17, 1944 to Ole and Almeda (Anderson) Narum. He is a 3rd generation farmer, raised on the family farm south of Michigan, ND. He graduated from Michigan High School and attended NDSU Agricultural College for 1 quarter before returning to the farm to help his father. He took pride in his farm and his big red barn for all 82 years. He semi-retired in early 2000s, but continued to watch over the farming and still hayed for his horses and feeding his cats, dogs and the largest roosters in Nelson County.

He was an active member of the community, a lifetime member of Michigan Lutheran Church where he was baptized, confirmed, taught Sunday School and was the current President of the Church Council. He was a Volunteer Fire Fighter for the Rural District, a 4-H Leader for many years and Field man for FSA. He served on many Boards: Michigan City Township , Nelson County Weed Board, Farmers Union/Cenex Board, District Ambulance Board of Michigan, Michigan School Board, Nelson County Historical Society, Stump Lake Tractor Club.

He was part of the Sunset Trail Riders Club and enjoyed Curling when his children were growing up, along with hunting and ice fishing. He also enjoyed camping at Stump Lake for 25 years, Tractor Pulling, going to auction sales, garage sales attending his grandchildren’s events, tinkering in his shop and took pride in maintaining his lawn and flower gardens.

He married Debbie L. (Martz) Narum November 13, 1976, blending their families and completing it with a daughter together in 1978.

He is survived by his wife Debbie of 49 years 11 months; Children: Trevor, JR, Chris (Jeanne), Carter (Tif Gilbertson), Kami (Jeff Fortune), Karla (Derek) Sonderland; Grandchildren: Alonna and Paul Narum, Dylan Narum, Maylee (Cole) Jahn, Tristan, Alyvea, Logan Raymond, Kai, Kendra, and Kaden Sonderland; Great Grandson: Elliott Jahn; And many extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Howard and Donna Martz (father and mother-in-law), Carol (Brennan) Narum (First wife) several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Michigan Lutheran Church and Michigan Ambulance.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Michigan Lutheran Church, Michigan, ND with visitation one hour before the service.

Burial will be at the Michigan Cemetery.