Marvin Dougherty

Marvin Milton Dougherty, 73, of Hiawatha, KS, passed away August 3, 2023 at Topeka, KS. He was born December 23, 1949 at Claremore, OK to Marvin Louis and Viola Lavera (Money) Dougherty.

Marvin was raised in the rural Hiawatha and White Cloud, KS areas, graduating from Hiawatha High School in 1969. He was then drafted into the U. S. Army in May of 1970. He served in Vietnam from May of 1971 to February of 1972. He was honorably discharged in May of 1973, having received the National Defense Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. Following his discharge, he was employed for many years in bridge construction. He was an enrolled member of the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri and served on the Tribal Council from 1993-1994. He also served as a sac and Fox Housing Commissioner from 2012-2014. He was employed by the Sac and Fox Nation for several years, working at the Truck Farm in Powhattan, KS, the Trading Post in Reserve, KS on the Buffalo Farm and in Maintenance. In September of 1997 he began his employment with the Sac and Fox Casino in groundskeeping and later promoted to maintenance technician. He retired in February of 2007 due to his health.

Marvin is survived by his longtime partner, Deb Field of Hiawatha, children, Michael and his wife Lisa, Branson and his wife Trish, Marvin, Jr. all of Falls City, Daniel of The Dalles, OR, Matthew of Everest, KS, Thomas of Wilton, NY, Christine Dougherty of St. Joseph, MO, Jessie Dougherty of Hiawatha, sisters, Nancy Keller of Hiawatha, Mary K. Hayes of Falls City, half-brother, Ron Creekpaum and his wife Rosemary of Chandler, AZ, eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be held at Laus Creek (Anderson) Cemetery on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 10:30 AM with Reverend Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Military Honors By Hiawatha Ceremonial Honor Guard and the Iowa Tribe Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 7-8:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

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