Marvin J. Dreiling
October 31, 1928 ~ July 26, 2008
Dreiling, Marvin J., 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Rosary service 7:00 P.M. Monday, July 28, 2008 at Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral mass 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N. Socora in Wichita. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 P.M. at Lakin Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Marvin was born on October 31, 1928 in Victoria, Kansas to Agatha and Aquilinus Dreiling. He moved to Ellinwood as a teenager and eventually had his own business manufacturing oilfield production equipment. As a young man, Marvin moved with his family to Wichita where he worked as a maintenance superintendent in the petroleum and trucking industries. He was known for his innovative mind and dedication to his work. After retiring from Universal Lubricants in Wichita, Marvin pursued his lifelong artistic talent at wood carving and metal sculpturing. He was devoted to his family and always willing to help all in need. Due to his fathers untimely death, Marvin was regarded as the patriarch of the family. Survivors: wife, Thelma; children and their spouses, Charlene Dreiling, Dennis and Dawn Dreiling, Ruth and Mike Blick, Rich and Sarah Dreiling, Mark Dreiling, Carol and Joe Critchlow; grandchildren, Jennifer, Allison, and Brian Ray, Michelle and Cory Dreiling, Jason and Megan Blick, Rebecca, Felicia, Melissa, Nicholas, Daniel, and Anastasia Dreiling, Travis and Jonathan Critchlow; brother, Harold Dreiling and family; brother-in-law, Donald Warnken and family. Preceding Marvin in death were his parents; brother, Kenneth; sister, Twyla Warnken; infant granddaughter, Nicole. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with The Guadalupe Clinic, 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211.
Rosary service 7:00 P.M. Monday, July 28, 2008 at Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Graveside service 2:30 P.M. Tuesday at Lakin Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas.
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to dennis and family, i am so sorry to hear about your dad. he was a strong man and so proud of his family. i have very good memories of him. sincerely, donnette brittain
I was saddened to hear of Marvin Dreilings passing. I knew Marvin Dreiling as my supervisor when I worked for Saunders Truck Leasing and as the father of one of my best friends in high school and college. He had a remarkable work ethic and strove to instill that same ethic in the people he supervised. He never asked anyone to do any task that he wouldnt do himself. Indeed, he routinely saved the most challenging and dangerous jobs for himself. I think he grew up in tough circumstances in which he saw co-workers maimed or lose their lives. He took extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of those he supervised. With all of his talents, he was willing to learn from others. I have had no supervisor which I held in greater respect. As a father, he took great pride in the accomplishments of his children. It seemed he was always crafting something for their hobbies or interests. He had a very positive influence on the lives of so many. I will always remember the positive influence he had on my life. Mike Morgan