Marvin L. Perkins

Marvin L. Perkins, 84, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026. He was born November 15, 1941, in Tiffin, to Roy and Treva (Miller) Perkins. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; two children, Julie Perkins and Mathew (Maria) Perkins; two grandchildren, Olivia and Hayden Perkins; and two sisters, Shirley Kear and Sharon O'Nan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Raymond, Daryl and Dwight Perkins; and four sisters, Dolores (Ralph) Agerter, Phyllis (Norbert) Raitz, Ruth (Joe) Rospert, and Mary (Frank) Nominee.

Marvin graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1959 and worked for the power company for over 40 years. He always enjoyed his horses doing team roping and penning. He was a member of the Sheriff Posse.

He enjoyed blacksmithing in his shop and made various items, including horseshoe decorations and turquoise jewelry. He enjoyed taking his mules to Colorado to backpack and hunt.

At his request, there will be no funeral service.

Published by The Advertiser-Tribune on Feb. 24, 2026.