Marvin Joe Machu

Marvin was born on November 7th, 1947, to Albin E. Machu and Vlasta Kovar Machu.  He was called to his heavenly home on February 14th, 2024 at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family at his home of 50 years in Thorndale, TX.

Marvin was one of nine children. He grew up in Granger, Texas where he attended school and later attended Central Texas College in Killeen studying drafting for his job at Westinghouse.  He then had a 27-year career at the University of Texas at Austin, retiring from the Telecommunication/Internet Services Department.  After retiring from UT, he worked part time at Thorndale ISD.

Marvin married Barbara Muegge on August 8th, 1970, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale.  They were blessed with one wonderful daughter, Sheri. Marvin was a member of St. Paul Lutheran church where he served as one of the trustees.  He also volunteered his skills of carpentry and wiring to the school when shelving, trophy cases, or installing overhead projectors were needed.

Marvin was a loving husband, father, Popo, brother, and friend to all.  His hobbies and trades included carpentry, plumbing, electrician, gardener, caregiver, helper to anyone, and Telecommunication/Internet Tech at UT Austin. Whether you needed a minor repair, a room added to your house, new wiring in your home, a chicken house built, or a busted pipe repaired, he would see that it was done.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Albin and Vlasta Machu, in-laws Harold and Arline Muegge, sister Rubie Loessin, brother Eugene Machu, and sister-in-law Sharon Morgan.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara Machu, daughter Sheri Lowry (Greg), very special great-nephew Jordin Morgan, brother Albin Machu (Elaine), sisters Marie Ann Ripple (Henry), Angeline Malicoat, Sharon Mikulec (TJ), Debbie Haag (Larry), Sandy Strmiska (Clement), sister-in-law Rose Machu and his wonderful loving granddaughter, Olive Jo Lowry, who made him a Popo.  He is also survived by brother-in-law Jeff Muegge (Denise), sister-in-law Jody Cervenka (Bennie) brother-in-law William Muegge, and by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be given to the General Fund, Build the Vision Fund, or School fund at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

The family expresses our deep appreciation to Embrace Hospice, especially to nurses, Stacey Ross, Starlyn Giles, Angie Duet, Kevin, and CNA Tammy Jefferson for all of the support and special care that they gave to Marvin. Also, Visiting Angels caregivers Samantha Ordones and Janeane Kennedy for their help and special care of Marvin. A special thanks to all the loving friends and family who visited, called, texted, and offered prayers.