Marvin Kitchen

Marvin Kitchen, age 77, of O'Fallon, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born in St. James, Missouri on August 28, 1945 to Ralph and Elsie Kitchen (nee Licklider).

Marvin is survived by his wife, Deloris Kitchen (nee Waters); sons, Kenny White, and Robert White; daughters, Marlene Kitchen, Kelly (George) Fleites, and Marsha (Micah) Culpepper; grandsons, Kyle White, Nathan Bragee, Evan Bragee, Maddox White, Jovanni Fleites, Austin Culpepper, and Aidan Culpepper; granddaughters, Racheal Bragee, Alivia White, Gianna Fleites, and Ava Culpepper; sister, Charlene (the late Tony) Kauffman. Also survived by his nephews who he raised, Michael and David Howell, and a host of other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Edward Kitchen; mother, Elsie Margaret Kitchen; brothers, Floyd (the late Wilma) Kitchen, and Edward Kitchen; and sister, Ruth (the late Norman) Cartwright.


Marvin served his country with honor in the United States Air Force. He then went on to a lengthy career with McDonnell Douglas, later retiring from Boeing after 30 years of service. Marvin loved the outdoors, and in his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He liked playing games with his kids and grandkids, and always won at trivia. Nothing gave him as much joy however, as time spent with his beloved family. Marvin meant a lot to a lot of people, and was everybody's "go to", he could always be counted on. He is lovingly remembered as the smartest and kindest man who had us laughing until the end. Marvin was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Memorial contributions may be made in Marvin's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Wounded Warriors.

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