Marvin C. Mosolf, 83, Drayton, North Dakota, died Friday, June 26, 2015 in Unity Medical Center, Grafton, North Dakota. Marvin Clifford Mosolf was born March 24, 1932, on his grandparent's farm, northwest of Cavalier to Herman and Mildred (Talley) Mosolf. Marvin was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in St. Thomas, North Dakota. He attended country schools and graduated from Drayton high school in 1950. Marvin was united in marriage to Dolores Brodeur on October 26th 1955. The couple lived in California where Marvin worked as a machinist for Vandenburg Air Force Base. Marvin graduated from mechanical training. The couple lived in California with their three children, Susan, Elizabeth, and Laura until 1965 when Dolores passed away. Marvin returned to North Dakota to join his father farming in 1965. Marvin loved farming and remained on the farm until his passing. Marvin also worked many winters at American Crystal Sugar Company as a machinist. On March 30, 1968, Marvin was united in marriage to Clarice Helm and she later adopted the girls. The family farmed together for many years until they retired in 1996. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing trips and was an avid Twins fan. He was a member of the Santa Maria Rod and Reel club. Marvin was very active at Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. Marvin was a director on the Drayton Ambulance board, President of Aid Association for Lutheran Branch 2985 and President on the Drayton School Board. Marvin was an accomplished mechanic and loved spending time on the water with the boats he built. He loved to go camping with his family and made trips throughout the United States traveling to various state campgrounds. Marvin traveled to watch all of his grandkid's events. He loved to watch them play sports, attend proms, and was very proud of them on their graduation days from high school and college. Education was very important to Marvin and he was an avid reader. Marvin is survived by his wife Clarice, daughters Elizabeth (James) Kirkeby, Buxton, ND and Laura (Richard) Block, Grand Forks, ND. Grandchildren, Jami (Michel) Hovet, Mesa, AZ, Andrew Block, Fargo, ND, Brandon (Britney) Block, Edina, MN, and Amanda Kirkeby, Buxton, ND, one great-grandson, Noah Kirkeby, Buxton, ND, and many special nieces and nephews. One brother: Kenneth (Marilyn) Mosolf, Apache Junction, AZ. Three sisters: Marlene (Donald) Bates, Drayton, ND, Delores Evenson, East Grand Forks, MN, Lois Kieley, East Grand Forks, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Dolores; daughter Susan; granddaughter Janelle Block; brother Aldon; brother-in-law Bob Evenson and sister Florence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Drayton, North Dakota. Visitation will be held at Austin Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Interment will be in Drayton City Cemetery. Austin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Drayton Volunteer Ambulance.