Obituary of Marvin Kuiper

Marvin "Big Marv" Kuiper, Age 66 passed away after a tragic auto accident on October 14, 2016. Big Marv grew up in Hollandale, MN and graduated from Albert Lea, MN in 1968 thanks to his twin sister Marlys. He fell in love with Lois Ann Dennis in the summer of 1967, at the drive inn located in Maple Island, MN and married the first time in April 1971. They divorced in May 1975 and were reunited in marriage in May 1979 at the "Theater" in Austin, MN. In October 1971 they welcomed a daughter Shelly, who was his pride and joy only to be matched by the birth of their only granddaughter Rachel, AKA "Bill" on his birthday in 2012. His Wife and his girls were the center of his world and everyone he met got to hear about it and see pictures whether they wanted to or not. BIG MARV worked construction in the Twin Cities for years before starting Kuiper Specialties, Inc in 1985. Since then, he has helped so many realize their dreams and has built countless restaurants, commercial kitchens and substance abuse treatment centers across the state. He often said "How did I end up from the tractor seat to this?". He was always the "Tie That Binds" with everyone he came in contact with and became instant friends or family with them all. The lives he has touched are countless and vast. He was preceded in death by his parents Kort and Cornelia Kuiper of Hollandale and his in-laws John & Mildred Dennis. He is survived by his loving wife Lois, His adoring daughter Shelly and Granddaughter Rachel "Bill", his shining star. Siblings include Henry & Polly Kuiper, Gertrude and Jon Stout, Patricia & Virgil Harmdierks, his twin sister Marlys Hemmsbergen, Irene & Donald Jones and Ron & Diane Kuiper. Numerous nieces, nephews and adopted family and friends along the way. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 13th, 2016 at the Mermaid Event Center - 2200 County Highway 10, Moundsview, MN 55112 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with eulogy at 3 p.m. and stories of him thereafter. In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family.