Marvin Ray Kline, 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his home in Milan, where he grew up.
He was born on Nov. 8, 1942, in Wellington to Melvin and Maxine (Deffenbaugh) Kline. He attended Milan school for 11 years and graduated from Argonia High School in 1960. He attended Oklahoma Christian College for one year. He was drafted into the Army and served from 1964 to 1966.
Marvin married Vicki Petersen in 1967. They had two daughters and one son. Vicki passed away in 1979. He later married Brenda (Mercer) Pettegrew in 1981. The couple combined their families of three daughters and two sons. Marvin and Brenda celebrated 42 years of marriage.
Marvin worked at Standard Oil, Stocking Fertilizer, the City of Wellington, and as a machinist for (Plessey-Welco) TECT from 1972 to 2003, to name a few. He also helped on the Kline Family farm.
Marvin was a faithful follower of God. He was a member and elder of the Wellington Church of Christ. He also would preach and teach Sunday School as well as drive the church bus.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, infant John Merle and Norman.
Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda of the home; children, Shelly (Doug) Brown of South Haven, Charmin (Kevin) Moore of Argonia, Logan (Tammy) Kline of Ankeny, Iowa, Lynette (Brian) Turney of Belle Plaine, and Bob Pettegrew of Wellington; his brother, Harold (Mary Ellen) Kline of Eureka; a sister-in-law, Sherry Kline of Wellington; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Additionally, the Kline family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of Interim Hospice for the love and care they have provided.
A viewing for Marvin will be held at the funeral home from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 14, with his family present to receive guests from 2 to 4 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 15, at the Church of Christ, Wellington. Interment will follow at the Milan Cemetery, Milan.
Contributions can be given in his name and loving memory to either the Silver Maple Camp, 700 North 6th Street, Sterling, KS 67579, or the Westview Boys Home, PO Box 553, Hollis, OK 73550. Both organizations were dear to Marvin and ones that he personally supported.
Share a memory, leave condolences or sign his digital tribute wall at www.cornejofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Cornejo Funeral Home, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington.

Marvin Ray Kline, 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his home in Milan, where he grew up.
He was born on Nov. 8, 1942, in Wellington to Melvin and Maxine (Deffenbaugh) Kline. He attended Milan school for 11 years and graduated from Argonia High School in 1960. He attended Oklahoma Christian College for one year. He was drafted into the Army and served from 1964 to 1966.
Marvin married Vicki Petersen in 1967. They had two daughters and one son. Vicki passed away in 1979. He later married Brenda (Mercer) Pettegrew in 1981. The couple combined their families of three daughters and two sons. Marvin and Brenda celebrated 42 years of marriage.
Marvin worked at Standard Oil, Stocking Fertilizer, the City of Wellington, and as a machinist for (Plessey-Welco) TECT from 1972 to 2003, to name a few. He also helped on the Kline Family farm.
Marvin was a faithful follower of God. He was a member and elder of the Wellington Church of Christ. He also would preach and teach Sunday School as well as drive the church bus.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, infant John Merle and Norman.
Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda of the home; children, Shelly (Doug) Brown of South Haven, Charmin (Kevin) Moore of Argonia, Logan (Tammy) Kline of Ankeny, Iowa, Lynette (Brian) Turney of Belle Plaine, and Bob Pettegrew of Wellington; his brother, Harold (Mary Ellen) Kline of Eureka; a sister-in-law, Sherry Kline of Wellington; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Additionally, the Kline family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of Interim Hospice for the love and care they have provided.
A viewing for Marvin will be held at the funeral home from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 14, with his family present to receive guests from 2 to 4 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 15, at the Church of Christ, Wellington. Interment will follow at the Milan Cemetery, Milan.
Contributions can be given in his name and loving memory to either the Silver Maple Camp, 700 North 6th Street, Sterling, KS 67579, or the Westview Boys Home, PO Box 553, Hollis, OK 73550. Both organizations were dear to Marvin and ones that he personally supported.
Share a memory, leave condolences or sign his digital tribute wall at www.cornejofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Cornejo Funeral Home, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington.