STURGIS | Marvin Steven LeRoy Aga, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at the Veterans Affairs Black Hills Health Care System at Fort Meade.

Marvin was born March 14, 1937, to Lawrence and Lora (Branch) Aga. He attended grade school at North Middle Alkali School and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1955. He married Karel Shuck on June 21, 1959, and they made their first home in Sturgis.

In June 1960 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, TX. Following his discharge in 1962, he returned to Sturgis and was employed at the VA Hospital at Fort Meade.

In 1964 due to Marvin's father's failing health, he moved to the Alkali ranch where he was raised and later purchased the ranch in 1966. He took pride in the fact that he was able to keep the ranch in the family. He raised alfalfa and built a quality herd of cattle over the years.

Throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. During his teenage years he enjoyed being a member of the Alkali Polo Team where he played alongside his Dad and brother, Ray.

Marvin loved to play cards of all kinds. Over the years numerous hours of Gin Rummy were enjoyed with his card buddies. He was an avid gardener in his later years. He loved to plant a large garden so he could share vegetables with family and friends. He was a life long member of Grace Lutheran Church and an active member of the National Farmers Organization in the 1970's serving as both County President and District President.

Survivors include his wife, Karel, Sturgis; daughter, Brenda (Randy) Nohava, Sturgis; son, Kevin Aga and special friend Jodi Ruff, Sturgis; three grandchildren, Destiney, Corey, Jocelyn; two step grandchildren, Shyla and Coye; three sisters, Connie Powell, Carolynn Erickson, Eva (Ted) Sigman and brother, Raymond (Annabel) Aga, all of Sturgis; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Joyce.

Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m., with the family present from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis with Pastor Willard Olsen officiating. Burial with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery.

Memorials have been established to the Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis.