Marvin Henry

Caris

In loving memory of Marvin Henry Caris who died May 14, 2024 at the age of 91. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.   A lifelong resident of Toledo, he was born to the late Charles and Emma Caris.  After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He had a 40-year career with the former Ohio Bell, retiring in December of 1994.

Marvin was a lifelong, active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Downtown Toledo, where he was a regular usher/greeter at Sunday morning services.  It was at St. Paul's where he met his beloved wife of 66 years, Renee M. (Strobel) Caris.

Surviving are his wife, Renee; sons, Jim (Ginger) Caris and John (Terri) Caris; grandchildren, Mitchell and Marissa Caris, Matthew (Michelle) Caris, Philip Caris (fiancé Lauren) and Andrew (Erin) Caris; great granddaughter, Emma Marie Caris; and brother, Charles Caris, Jr..

Services will be private for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie St., Toledo, OH  43609.

Arrangements entrusted to the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, (1757 Tremainsville Rd) where online condolences may be left for the family at www.fothdorfmeyer.com