Marvin J. Backes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marvin J. Backes (Sherrill, Iowa), born in Dubuque, Iowa, who passed away on June 15, 2023 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Backes and Mildred Backes (Klein); his sister Donna Weber (Bobby); and his brothers-in-law, Lee Boeckenstedt, Melvin Brimeyer and Roger Barth.
He is survived by: his wife Diane Waller; his children, Jeff Backes (Tammie) of Evansdale, IA, Todd Backes (Regina) and Jamie Quintana (Miquel) of Mesa, AZ; his grandchildren, Nick, Brandon, Bryan, Brady, Tyler, Starla, Sean, Colin, Zeke, Olivia, Jacob and Rosalind; his sisters, Alice Barth of Dubuque, IA and Marilyn Brimeyer of Dubuque, IA; and his former wife Diane Waterman (Tom) of Dubuque, IA..
In lieu of flowers family will thankfully receive your support through greeting cards and memorials in Marvin's memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn.