Marvin Jeltema Obituary
The passing of Marvin Jeltema of Bradenton, Florida leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 6, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Eleanor; and his daughter-in-law Linda Jeltema (Langdon). He is survived by: his children, Steven Jeltema (Nancy), Luann Geske (Dan), Nancy Renee Jeltema (John), Mary Parker, Julie Bandstra (Bernie), Karen Fleming (Tim), Brian Jeltema (Lori), John Jeltema, Jennifer Price (Glen), Patricia Atchley (Alan), Connie Leffert and James Jeltema (Alana); his grandchildren, Jennifer Slagter (Chris), Jeremy Parker, Kim Becker (Matt), David Jeltema (Shaundra), Krissy Parker, Sarah Pettenger (Jeremy), Brad Bandstra (Rachel), Kristen Howard (Robert), Lisa Doss (Ryan), Jacalyn Gill (Terry), Luke Jeltema (Carolina), Brittney Jeltema, Michael Jeltema (Olivia), Brandon Hetzel (Tara), Scott Jeltema, Justin Leffert, Catie Atkins (Raymond), Derek Price (Cori), Jessica Fenton (Andrew), Evan Price, Emily Fleming, Cameron Leffert, Hunter Atchley, Logan Jeltema, Courtney Atchley, Kayla Leffert and Brooke Jeltema; his great grandchildren, Nicolas (Hannah), Lauren (Jared), Ben, Justin, Adam, Caitlin, Kaleb, Anna (Devin), Dillon (Jayna), Payton (Jennie Sue), Braydon, Colin, Keyli, Lily, Brady, Cameron, Bri, Bryce, Katelijn, Clara, Jack, Emily, Nathan, Bella, Savannah, Julian, Gabriela, Cayden, Chase, Violet and Olivia; and his great great grandchildren, Jaxson, Lincoln, Leila, Freya and Emberlynn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marvin's memory may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Family Life Community School of Parrish, FL or Providence Community School Lakewood Ranch, FL. The family has chosen to send donations to Tidewell HospiceDonate Now (https://tidewellfoundation.org).
