Marvin Douglas Balowaara

Marvin was born on August 2, 1940 in Gay, Michigan to parents Richard and Marcella (Korby) Balowaara. Marvin grew up attending Calumet schools and graduated from Calumet High School. In the early 1960’s he was drafted into the United States Army where he served for two years. His final months were served in the Vietnam War. After the Army, he went on to become a diamond driller and spent his time exploring various parts of the globe including places like Alaska and Saudi Arabia.

Marvin loved the outdoors; he loved to go camping, hunting, fishing and four wheeling. He also enjoyed bowling and golf in his younger years, and spending time with his cousins.

Marvin is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Marcella, his first-born brother Richard, and special friend Rebecca Koivu.

He is survived by his siblings Ken Balowaara of Traprock Valley, Mary Gaabo of Forest Lake, MN, and Gloria Strieter of Lake Linden, three nephews, two nieces, and several cousins.

A visitation will be held for Marvin at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet, Michigan on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 1:00-2:00pm. After the visitation, a graveside service will take place in Lake View Cemetery with full military honors.

Erickson-Crowley-Peterson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com