Marvin J. Reaume

Marvin J. Reaume, age 89 of South Rockwood, passed away at 12:18 p.m. on Tuesday in the home of his daughter. He was surrounded by loving family at the time of his passing, following a decline in health over the past two months.

Born April 22, 1936, in Newport, Marvin was the son of the late Leon and Bertha (Lemerand) Reaume. He graduated from Jefferson High School in the Class of 1954. On April 18, 1959, he married Renelda J. VanDaele at St. Mary Catholic Church in Monroe. Sadly, after nearly 61 years of marriage, Renelda preceded him in death on April 12, 2020.

Marvin was a lifelong farmer on the family homestead in Newport for 66 years and continued farming after moving to South Rockwood until the age of 87. He was a dedicated bus driver for Jefferson Schools for over 40 years. In addition, he served as a Berlin Township Trustee for over 30 years and was a member of the Planning Commission for fifty years. Marvin was also a devoted volunteer at St. Charles Catholic Church in Newport.

To cherish his memory, Marvin leaves behind five children:

    •    Brian (Christine) Reaume of Newport

    •    Alan (Terry) Reaume of South Rockwood

    •    Michele (Jacob) Belinky of Carleton

    •    Cynthia (Theodore) Szuch of South Rockwood

    •    Jennifer (Michael) Salinas of Monroe

He is also survived by twenty-six grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Robert Reaume.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by the church pastor, Rev. Fr. Henry Rebello. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Marvin’s memory may be made to St. Charles Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.