Marvin Jeltema, age 95, of Bradenton, Florida, went to his eternal heavenly home on May 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor and his daughter in law, Linda (Langdon) Jeltema. He is survived by his children, Steven (Nancy) Jeltema, Luann (Dan) Geske, Nancy Renee (John) Jeltema, Mary Parker, Julie (Bernie) Bandstra, Karen (Tim) Fleming, Brian (Lori) Jeltema, John Jeltema, Jennifer (Glen) Price, Patricia (Alan) Atchley, Connie Leffert, James (Alana) Jeltema.

His grandchildren, Jennifer (Chris) Slagter, Jeremy Parker, Kim (Matt) Becker, David (Shaundra) Jeltema, Krissy Parker, Sarah (Jeremy) Pettenger, Brad (Rachel) Bandstra, Kristen (Robert) Howard, Lisa (Ryan) Doss, Jacalyn (Terry) Gill, Luke (Carolina) Jeltema, Brittney Jeltema, Michael (Olivia) Jeltema, Brandon (Tara) Hetzel, Scott Jeltema, Justin Leffert, Catie (Raymond) Atkins, Derek (Cori) Price, Jessica (Andrew) Fenton, Evan Price, Emily Fleming, Cameron Leffert, Hunter Atchley, Logan Jeltema, Courtney Atchley, Kayla Leffert, Brooke Jeltema.

His great-grandchildren, Nicolas (Hannah), Lauren (Jared), Ben, Justin, Adam, Caitlin, Kaleb, Anna (Devin), Dillon (Jayna), Payton (Jennie Sue), Braydon, Colin, Keyli, Lily, Brady, Cameron, Bri, Bryce, Katelijn, Clara, Kaleb, Jack, Emily, Nathan, Bella, Savannah, Julian, Gabriela, Cayden, Chase, Violet, Olivia;

His great-great grandchildren, Jaxson, Lincoln, Leila, Freya, Emberlynn.

Marv decided to move his family to Florida in 1974. He started Marv Jeltema Painting and later Phileo Bus Tours. He was involved in many Christian service ministries locally in the Bradenton area. He enjoyed, golfing, traveling, meeting with his friends at Chic Fil A and spending his summers with family and friends in Michigan.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Ave. W, at 11:00 am. Saturday, May 16. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marvin's memory may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Family Life Community School of Parrish, FL or Providence Community School Lakewood Ranch, FL.