Marlin Carlton Hoglund

Marlin Carlton Hoglund October 5, 1921-February 2, 2022 East Wenatchee Washington Marlin Carlton Hoglund passed away from life at his home on February 2, 2022. He was born to Nels and Anna (Schumacher) Hoglund on October 5, 1921, at his family farm near Wheaton, MN. His early years were spent helping on the farm, visiting family, especially his Grandma Bertha Schumacher, fishing by the local rivers, and hunting migratory birds with friends and cousins. He was especially close with his cousin, Cally (Carlton) Schumacher. He was known to family and friends as Oodie. He was baptized and confirmed in the Mission Covenant Church. He attended a rural school, the Wheaton High School and the Morris School of Agriculture, where he met Nora Hought. Marlin went to California. He sheared sheep while waiting on a job on the Shasta Dam, where he worked until near time to be drafted. He returned to Wheaton to spend time with his parents. He was inducted into the Army Airforce in July 1942 and stationed at Hamilton Field, Marin County, CA. It was while visiting relatives in the Twin Cities that he renewed his acquaintance with Nora. She went to California, and they were married at the chapel on base. He went overseas in March 1943 and was stationed at Christmas Island as a cook with the Ferrying Command Squadron. Nora returned to Minnesota. He met many famous people-Eleanor Roosevelt, Joe DiMaggio, John Wayne, other entertainers. He spent his spare time fishing and beachcombing. He made shell jewelry for Nora and to trade with the pilots for scarce items. Daughter Barbro was born while he was there. He was transferred to Hawaii until his furlough, December 1944, after which he was stationed at Hamilton Field, CA. Nora and Barbro joined him. They purchased a home for the duration. After the war was over, on September 2, 1945, the family moved to Douglas Co. Minnesota. In March of 1946, Marlin and Nora moved to, and later bought, her parents' farm, in rural Osakis, MN. Linda Fay and Stephen Edward joined the family, and the children grew up there. The farm produced oats, hay, and corn for silage to feed beef cattle. Marlin harvested and milled lumber from the land to build a nice ranch-style house. He and the neighbor had a pole-building business. The land provided much fishing and hunting. After the girls graduated high school and moved to Minneapolis for employment and Steve was unsure of what he should pursue, the entire family moved to Seattle, in 1966 for better jobs. All worked at the Boeing Company except Marlin, who worked a season on a fishing boat. Off-season he worked as a carpenter until Steve bought the property in rural Tonasket. In 1978 he and Nora moved there to care for the land and Steve's horses, as Steve was a long line fisherman in Alaskan waters. They built a log house, fenced, and repaired old buildings. They became partners with Steve. Eventually, Marlin had built up a nice little herd of cattle and they eased out of the horse business. Again, there was easy access to fishing, and hunting was right there. After 30 years at Bench Creek Road, Tonasket, it became necessary at age 86, to leave the ranch. Marlin and Nora moved to Rimrock Way, East Wenatchee, WA. Steve and Barbro saw to it that we had a lovely, new, and convenient manufactured home next to her and her husband Gorman's place. They were five minutes from a medical clinic and shopping. It couldn't have been a better situation, but Marlin was never happy here as he pined for the ranch. They lived there 14 years when Marlin passed away. They had been married 79 years and three days. The family loved Marlin. He could make them laugh. And this is what everyone down through the generations says, "You always made me laugh." He worked very hard, and he played too. There was never cash on hand, but the family was rich in many ways-poor in cash but rich in assets. The children and later grandchildren, and their friends, had a lot of fun on the ranch. They were out in the fresh air, making adventures, and fun for themselves, learning to make do or do without and eating good food from our garden, livestock, game, and fish. Lately, they had visited, shared stories, and remembrances with Grandpa. Deer hunting and duck hunting were exciting and fun times at our homes in Minnesota and in Washington, as was opening fishing season and spring branding. Many friends came at those times. They sat around the table visiting, joking, and joshing. These wonderful friends are true to this day. Marlin was on hospice for two years and had the best of care. He became fond of the special caregivers and grateful for their dedication. He had many true friends and treasured them. He loved his family and they all loved him. Condolences include, "A man of strength and integrity " "Steadfast", "An important influence in my life", "Strong and real, yet a gentle soul", "He lived an amazing life"," touching so many people", "His humor", "A role model", "He touched more hearts than we'll ever know", "He was a legend-a unique and gentle man", so the memories, the life he lived, the love he shared, the difference he made in many lives is being celebrated. Marlin is survived by: His wife: Nora J. Hoglund. His Daughters: Barbro A. Donithan and husband, Gorman; Linda F. Gutzman, and husband Mike His Son: Stephen E. Hoglund and wife Yadira. His Grandchildren: Stephen Donithan (Heather), Juliann Donithan Stevens (Brian), Dylan, Donithan (Melanie), Jay Gutzman, Ron Gutzman (Tata), Sean Hoglund, Angela Pakita( David), and Estevan (Fernanda). His Great Grandchildren: Ardala, Courtney, Chloe, Max, Randy, Maggie, Madison, Grace, Bonus, Anne, Paisley, Laleeya, Marlin, Michael, Liah, and Emilliano. Nephew: Bob C. Hoglund (Becky) He was preceded in death by his Parents: Nels J Hoglund Anna (Schumacher) Hoglund Brother: Norman Hoglund (Ethel) Lovingly prepared by his wife Nora J Hought Hoglund A Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 3, 2022 at 10:00 am located at the Tahoma National Cemetery Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel East Wenatchee and Cashmere.

Marlin Carlton Hoglund

October 5, 1921 - February 2, 2022