Marvin Earl Bilnoski, Sr.

Marvin Earl Bilnoski passed away at the age of 94 on March 6, 2022. He was born November 18, 1927, the tenth of thirteen children born to Walter Bilnoski and Agnes Falk Bilnoski. Marvin attended Willis ISD schools graduating in 1945. Marvin was the last surviving member of his class. He received his religious training at St. Josephs Parish in New Waverly. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps serving as a Corporal and award winning expert marksman. He treasured his life in the Marines and often said if he had not missed his family, he would have stayed. Returning to Texas he took a job at Champion Paper in Pasadena where he made many memories and lifelong friends over the next 29 years. Coming home to Willis, he met the love of his life, Jimmie Sue Blanton. They married December 22, 1951 and shared 61 years of love, devotion and putting family first. Together they made a family, supported their church and community. Marvin was active at Our Lady of Fatima Church and school. The Knights of Columbus was also a big part of his and Sue's life. He was a member of the K of C Council 3700 in Pasadena and later the Knights of Columbus in New Waverly. He was also active in the Galena Park ISD volunteering and particularly chaperoning student events. Marvin supported his children in anything they wanted to try. He spent many hours at sporting events, dance recitals, swim meets, scout functions etc. Eventually, he happily supported his grandchildren by attending the same functions for them. He was unable to travel for his great grandchildren's functions, but he kept up with their activities and often said he wished he could be here to see what they accomplished. We will never stop needing our Daddy and Papaw and we will never stop missing him. We know he has stayed here on earth for these long years without Mom just for us. We are so grateful for all the unselfish love he had for us. He deserves to be back with Mom and to enjoy all the joys Heaven has to offer. Left behind to cherish his memory are his children Nikki Garner (Stephen), Marvin Earl Jr. Bilnoski (Rebecca), Debbie Chapman; grandchildren, Erin Garner Beaumier (Ross), Michael Garner, Marvin Earl Bilnoski III (Amanda), Leah Morris (Casey), and Justin Chapman; great grandchildren, Camryn Beaumier, Reed Beaumier, Keaton Bradshaw, Kayleigh Bradshaw, Matthew Morris, Lena Morris and Micah Morris. Marvin is survived by one brother, Blackie Bilnoski , one sister, Mary Ann Hamilton and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Sue Blanton Bilnoski; parents Agnes and Walter Bilnoski; brothers Charlie, Adam, Willie, August Edward and Billy Joe; sisters Lucille Albritton, Alice Lucher, Estelle Vaughan and Verna Tucker; great granddaughter Lily May Morris.

Marvin Earl Bilnoski, Sr.

November 18, 1927 - March 6, 2022