Marion Marvin Kubalek, 85, of Ackley and formerly of Tama, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at Grand JiVante in Ackley surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama with Valerie Martinez officiating. Marion was born on July 17, 1938, in Vining, Iowa, the son of Joseph George and Gladys Grace (Wisner) Kubalek.

He graduated from Toledo High School.

Marion was formerly married to Linda Bedell and together they had three children. On August 8, 1976, he married Rosemary White in Tama. He worked at National Oats in Cedar Rapids and did construction work for many years. Marion liked fixing and tinkering with cars and fishing. He also enjoyed going to family get togethers.

Survivors include his wife, Rosemary of Ackley; his children, Randy (Anna) Kubalek of Des Moines, Christine (John) Rennenger of Des Moines, Tammy McAbee of Iowa Falls, Julie Cope of Eldora, James (Kimberly) Kubalek of Eldora, Robert Kubalek of Ackley and Valerie Martinez of Marshalltown; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret (William) Matt of Evansdale and Mayme (Buzz) Smith of Marion; his brother-in-law, Gary Shook of Tama; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death were his parents; his daughter, Sarah Kubalek; two sisters, Marie Shook and Marcella Daves.

Memorials may be directed to the family.