Rev. Marvin Mulford, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on June 16, 1934 to the late Dwight and Ellen (Young) Mulford in Toledo, Ohio. On July 6, 1958 he married Edith Dull, who survives in Defiance. Marvin received a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Toledo and two Master's Degrees from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. One a Master of Divinity, the other a Master of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Marvin enjoyed reading, stamp collecting, and traveling. Marvin is survived by his loving wife of  62 years, Edith Mulford of Defiance, his daughters, Marjorie (Mark) Williams of Greenwood, SC, and Deborah (Jon) Kline of Melbourne, FL, and his sons, Michael (Penny) Mulford of Defiance, and Philip (Paige) Mulford of Johns Creek, GA. He also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren; Nicole, Erin, Andrew, Dr. Eric, David, Adam, Lydia, Amber, Hannah, Leah, Sydney, Alison, and Colin, and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two great-grandchildren, Harper and Harrison. All services for Marvin will be private at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, with Pastor John Schlicher officiating. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

The family would like to thank the staff at Glenn Park for the wonderful care Marvin received in the last few years of his life. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, or Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.