Marlin Tilford Omoth

May 17, 1930 - September 9, 2016

Marlin Tilford Omoth, age 86 of Black Hammer, passed away Friday, Sept. 9, at his home. He was born May 17, 1930 in Spring Grove to John and Gedelia (Solberg) Omoth. He was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Black Hammer. He attended 8 years of country school, and graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1948. He served in the United States Army as a Military Police at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina On March 6, 1965 he married Edna Hanson. The couple farmed in the Black Hammer area, until Marlin retired. After retirement Marlin worked at Quillins IGA in Caledonia, MN Marlin was a very active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Black Hammer, where he served in various positions on the church council, including chairman, and also taught Sunday School. He kept a daily journal for over 60 years, kept up with the daily weather reports, and enjoyed visiting with people. He enjoyed taking care of his farm animals, including feeding the birds. Marlin was an avid John Deere man. But of all these things, his greatest love was his family and spending time with them. Survivors include his wife Edna of Black Hammer. His children Darren (Patricia) of Winona, MN, Gregg (Dianne) of Maple Grove, MN, Tyler (Mary) of Brandon, FL, Julie Omoth of Poolesville, MD, and Lia (Christopher) Pytleski of Fairmont, Mn and 6 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Glen Omoth.