Marvin H. Sander

Marvin H. Sander, age 76 of Edwardsville, IL, died Thursday, October 17, 2013, in Edwardsville. He was born on June 21, 1937, in Hamel Township, IL, the son of Herbert H. and Olinda (nee Meyer) Sander. On Saturday, June 11, 1966, at Zion Lutheran Church, Gilliespie, IL, he married Lois M. Sander nee Mansholt who survives. He was an active member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Hamel, IL, where he served as an elder, treasurer, and sang in the choir. Marvin was born and reared at Hamel Township, IL. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School, and graduated from Highland High School in 1955. He attended St. John's College, Winfield, KS and later SIUE where he received his BS in accounting in 1962 and MBA in 1968. He served with the US Army Reserves (Staff Sgt., Combat Engineers, 102nd Infantry Division) from 1959-1965. He worked for Suhre's Gas Company and Shell Oil Company during college, and after graduation S.D. Leidesdorf (now Ernst and Young) in St. Louis, MO. After marriage, he moved to the Accounting Department at SIUE and worked in various managerial roles from 1966-1995. He also owned and operated Sander Tax and Accounting Service from 1968-2009, and advised and served on the boards of local financial institutions. He served as the trustee and payroll treasurer for the Hamel Fire Protection District. He was a long-term member of the board of directors, finance committee and treasurer for Metro East Lutheran High School; and a Edwardsville Little League Coach. He was also active with Trinity-St. Paul Lutheran School, St. Paul Sunday School and the Saint Paul Lutheran Mens Club. He enjoyed competing in sports, from 4-H softball, to high school football, to college basketball, and to men's fast-pitch softball on Highland and Edwardsville teams where he played and pitched for decades -- and was often recruited to state championship teams. He was also active in bowling leagues, dart ball leagues. He was a devoted family man, and spent time with his family traveling, playing games like cards and dominoes, reading, gardening, and was always ready with a smile and hearty laugh. Survivors include: Wife - Lois M. Sander nee Mansholt, Edwardsville, IL; Two Sons - Dr. David Marvin (Dr. Margaret) Sander, Sacramento, CA and Jonathan Keith (Dr. Sanna) Sander, North Potomac, MD; Three Grandchildren - Charles David Sander, Erik Sander and Anya Sander; Two Sisters - Marilyn O. (Gary) Mangum, Hamel, IL and Norma Jean (Duane) Hartlieb, Highland, IL; and many, many - Nieces and Nephews and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his Father - Herbert H. Sander (died 2/16/1996) and his Mother - Olinda Sander nee Meyer (died 12/31/1985). Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, October 20, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Monday, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 21, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL., with Rev. Benjamin Ball, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Hamel, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Trinty-St.Paul Lutheran School.

Marvin H. Sander

June 21, 1937 - October 17, 2013