Marvin Jacob Hirsch

Marvin Jacob Hirsch passed away peacefully on March 10, 2017 at Autumn Haven at the age of 85.

Marvin Jacob Hirsch was born July 26, 1931 in Lightcap, South Dakota to Jacob and Ella Hirsch. He moved to Idaho in 1955 and met the love of his life, Maggie Plocher. They were married on June 10, 1956 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert, Idaho. To this union 4 children were born.

Marvin was hired by his Uncle Richard Bohle and went to work at Rupert Iron Works where he learned the trade of a machinist. After leaving Rupert Iron Works he went to work for a time at Idaho Norland. In 1975, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Henry Bohle and Uncle Richard Bohle, Marvin and Maggie reopened the machine shop that is still known as Rupert Iron Works and run by his son Mark and grandson Tyson.

Marvin's favorite past times were working endless hours in his yard where he had an amazing crop of Hollyhocks, the many fishing trips he took with Richard Kisler, and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed the regular visits that he got from his brother-in-law Richard Plocher.

Marvin is survived by all of his "favorite" children, Jo and Terry Spackman, Mark Hirsch and Terri McBride, Mardell and Cole Kisler and Patty and Casey Critchfield, Ryn Harman. His grandchildren, Casey and Maribeth Harman, Cristy Harman, Misty Harman, Laine Mansfield, Tyson and Annette Hirsch, Zachary and Liana Hirsch, Makelle Parish, Jarek Kisler, Jordan Kisler, Michael and Michelle Critchfield, Carver and Jayci Critchfield. Great grandchildren, Avalan, Kaiah and Stetson Harman, Keegan and Kaydance Hirsch, Madison and Austin Hirsch, Parker Young and Roman Hirsch, Rylinn Parish, Ava and Truman Critchfield, Ella and Magnolia Critchfield. Marvin is also survived by his brothers, Arnold (Carol) Hirsch and Robert (Joyce) Hirsch, a sister, Monie Ochsner, brother-in-laws Richard Plocher and Ray (Joyce) Plocher, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Maggie, his parents Jacob and Ella, his sister Gladys (Robert) Jewett, brother-in-law Lester Ochsner and a great grandson, Asher Critchfield.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16th at Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 8th Street in Rupert, with the Reverend Bryan Lindemood officiating. Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15th at Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel, 710 6th Street in Rupert and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Thursday March 16th at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at hansen-mortuary.com

A special thank you is extended to all the staff at Autumn Haven. This special group of people took such great care of Marvin and he truly considered them his family along with the residents of Autumn Haven.

During Marvin's time at Autumn Haven he talked about the beautiful flowers he had in his yard, and the garden that he would grow every year. So the family would like to suggest those wanting to make a donation in memory of Marvin, do so to Autumn Haven at 924 Christian Way, Rupert, Idaho. They would like to use those donations to purchase flowers and plant a garden that all the staff and residents will be able to enjoy.