It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce that Marlin Theodore Dvorak passed away June 19, 2015 at home in Raytown, MO surrounded by his family. Marlin was born June 19, 1932 in Manchester, OK to Bessie Caroline & Lawrence Theodore Dvorak. He grew up in Caldwell, KS with his 3 brothers: Robert L., Donald E. & Rudolph W. Dvorak. This is where he met & married his High School sweetheart, Veda Marie (Lafferty) Dvorak. They were blessed to celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary on June 10th.
Marlin attended Southwestern College where he played football & earned his teaching degree in 1958. This was preceded by a 2 year break when he was called to serve his country in the Korean War. He taught in Conway Spring, KS & Caldwell, KS but spent the majority of his professional career in Winfield, KS teaching drivers education, aviation & coaching a variety of sports; finally retiring in 1992.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence & Bessie and brothers, Robert & Don. Marlin is survived by his wife, Veda of Raytown, MO; son, Greg & wife, Melanie Dvorak of Wellington, KS; daughter, Gayla Cheadle & husband, Eugene of Kansas City, MO and daughter, Michelle Schaffer & husband, Terry of Raytown, MO; brother, Rudolph & wife, Beryl; grandchildren, Travis Dvorak & wife, Chloe, Theodore Dvorak, Jessica Volavka & husband, Jody, Tyler Dvorak & wife, Catrina; two foster granddaughters, Beaute Deh & Monique Bowah, 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews. He also leaves behind many precious friends, neighbors, students & athletes.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Conway Springs High School, Caldwell High School, Winfield High School or Southwestern College Athletic Departments in his honor.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 23rd from 4-7pm at the Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10am Wednesday, June 24th at the Central Christian Church, 206 N. Market St., Caldwell, KS 67022 with burial at the Caldwell City Cemetery. A “Celebration of Life” Memorial service will also be held 2pm on June 27th at First Christian Church of Raytown, MO 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 816-353-6555.
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