Marvin Wayne Lindstrom

Marvin Wayne Lindstrom, age 94 of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Orchard Creek Rehab facility while on hospice care. 

Marvin, who used his middle name Wayne, was born on January 31, 1932, in Negaunee, MI to Elmer and Tyne (Hill) Lindstrom. Wayne grew up in Negaunee where he learned to love nature. 

Wayne graduated from Negaunee High School in 1950. Wayne then enrolled at Northern Michigan University where he received his Business Education in 1954. Wayne went on to achieve his master’s degree in business education from the University of Michigan in 1957. 

On August 13, 1957, Wayne married Marianne Eugenia Lubinski at the Immaculate Conception Church in Detroit. 

Wayne was a gifted teacher and was a favorite among high school students. Wayne taught at Eben High School for one year and thirty years at Roseville High School in the subjects of shorthand, accounting, and business education. 

Wayne and Marianne both retired in 1987. Wayne and Marianne upon retirement moved to Traverse City, MI and were active members at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City. 

Wayne had a love of nature and a passion for fly fishing, helping start the Clinton River Trout Unlimited Chapter in 1963. Wayne enjoyed fly fishing with his two sons Eric and Tim, having taught them at a very young age. Wayne’s favorite fishing was on the Holy waters of the North branch of the Ausable River. Wayne was an avid wood carver, and his caricature carvings are coveted by family and friends. Wayne also loved cross country skiing, bowling, golfing, was a fly tyer, and loved watching sports. Wayne above all was a loving family man and had an unsurpassed zest for life. 

Wayne was married for 61 years until his loving wife Marianne passed in 2018. 

Wayne is survived by his sons Eric (Janet) Lindstrom, Timothy (Heidi) Lindstrom, sister Nancy Nelson, grandchildren Matthew Lindstrom (Adriana Aguilar), Kathryn (David) Capone and Maria (Nicholas) Dedic. Wayne is also survived by many nephews and nieces along with his dear friends Christy Myzel, Nancy Hall, and Suzanne Kanieczka. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Marge Reichel, Alice Jenkins, Judith Antoine, and brother William Lindstrom.

Funeral Services for Wayne will be held at 4pm on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.  Fr. Cotter will officiate.