Marvin James Wiedrick
1943 - 2026

Marvin was born March 27, 1943, the second of three children to Hilda and Arnold Wiedrick of Pickardville, Alta. He grew up on the family farm, a tall, red-headed boy, with his brother Keith and sister Myrna. 

In part fuelled by his own academic challenges, he pursued his education degree at the University of Alberta and then taught initially at the Pickardville School where he would connect again with the love of his life, Diane Parsons. After marrying, they ventured north to Fort Vermillion and La Crete before settling in Grimshaw where he would be the principal of Kennedy Elementary for over 30 years while they raised their three children. 

Marvin’s heart and passion was always for children, and he had a special affection for special education and those with learning disabilities. He paired this with his love of music, teaching in both areas while also being an active administrator. He enjoyed gardening immensely and his farming love never left him either and when he and Diane eventually moved to Rocky Mountain House, he enjoyed dabbling in both again. His love for education and children would have him sub for ten more years after retirement. 

He loved travel, especially to northern geography and his final bucket list trip was to Antarctica. 

Marvin was a loving caregiver to Diane for many years with her health trials and cherished his vows of “in sickness and health” visiting her daily for five years while she was in long term care. Marvin endured his own health trials for his last two years but his heart and spirit and his love for the Lord were unwavering. 

Marvin was predeceased by his parents and sister Myrna and leaves a legacy of love through his children: Jim (Teresa), John (Tanys) and Janelle (Edward); grandchildren: Kierstin, Arieanna, Hannah, Madelyn, Rachel and Zachary; as well as many cherished friends and former students. 

A service of remembrance and celebration will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, Rocky Mountain House, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. 

Condolences may be forwarded to www.rockyfuneralhome.ca. 

Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.