Adolph V. Marhula, 104

Adolph Vincent

Marhula, age 104, of

Baudette, MN passed away

on December 2, 2021, surrounded

by his family at

LakeWood Health Care

Center. Adolph was born

January 22, 1917 in Roosevelt,

MN to Frank and

Mary Marhula. He grew up

in a hardworking family

during the Great Depression

and often shared stories

about his challenging

experiences to teach his

children and grand-children

important life lessons.

Starting at the age of ten,

Adolph would hire out his

services to make money for

his family, this included

tending to gardens and

yards, splitting firewood

and bailing hay. He enjoyed

working with his father in

the woods and credits this

experience to building the

foundation for his love of

trees and animal habitats.

Adolph was inducted

into the US Navy in May of

1945 during WWII. After

basic training, he was assigned

to an outgoing unit

prepped to deploy for front

line action. Within days of

their readiness the war

had ended and his unit was

reassigned to assist in postwar

recovery and reintegration

efforts for service

members. Adolph continued

his military service in

the Demobilization Center

at Fort Snelling where he

interviewed returning veterans,

prepared paperwork

for discharge, and advocated

for returning soldiers

by ensuring they

understood their benefits

and next steps. He was

honorably discharged in

May of 1946. In later years,

Adolph was involved in

banking, the farm seed

business, insurance and

real estate, and many other

entrepreneurial ventures.

Adolph approached every

adventure and business opportunity

with enthusiasm,

motivation,

conviction, and endless energy.

On October 7, 1940, he

married Lena Lucille Norcia

who he would describe

as “a charming, beautiful,

brunette, with sparkling

eyes.” Together they raised

6 children. When asked

about his children, his

standard response was “I

have five sons and they

each have a sister.”

Adolph shared his love of

the outdoors with his wife

and children, often taking

them fishing, hunting,

berry picking, tree planting,

rock collecting, gardening,

and introduced

them to numerous other

outdoor adventures.

Adolph’s favorite place was

the family cabin on Lake of

the Woods where he taught

dozens of family members

his tips and tricks for netting

“Walter.” He was a

long-time active member

of Sacred Heart Catholic

Church in Baudette,

Knights of Columbus,

American Legion Post

#217, and several civic organizations.

Adolph’s love for our

Lord and love for his family

was evident in all that

he did. His voice was gentle,

his smile sincere, his

laugh hearty, his heart

generous and his nature

welcoming. He is truly an

example of a life well lived.

The love he shared with all

of us will live on for generations

to come.

Adolph was preceded in

death by his parents; wife,

Lee; brothers Rudolph and

Stanley, sisters Anna,

Sylvia, Emma, Lydia, and

an infant brother. He is

survived by his children

David (Mary) Marhula,

Dennis (Diana) Marhula,

Richard (Linda) Marhula,

CT (Cindy) Marhula, Rosemary

(Wayne) Brenden,

Mike (Carrie) Marhula, 14

grandchildren, 13 great

grandchildren, 2 greatgreat

grandchildren and

many nieces and nephews.

A mass of Christian

Burial was held at Sacred

Heart Church on December

11, 2021. Following the

service, a burial with military

honors was conducted

at Elm Park Cemetery.

Memorials should be

made to the “Flag Fund,”

to help replace flags at

Willie Walleye Park.