Marvin "Marv" Allerman

Marvin "Marv" Robert Allerman, Jr. of the Little Falls community, passed away on April 4, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN, at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 12, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and again on Monday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at the church. Following the Mass, burial will be conducted at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, located north of Little Falls, at 2:00 P.M. on April 13, with military honors provided by the Little Falls American Legion Post #46 and the 40 & 8. Knights of Columbus prayers at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 12th at the church. 

Born on May 12, 1942, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, he was the son of the late Marvin and Veronica (Theis) Allerman. Marv grew up in Little Falls surrounded by his siblings, LaVerne, Edward, Art, John, and Nancy. He attended and graduated from Little Falls Community Schools before proudly serving his country in the United States Army from March 18, 1964, until his honorable discharge on August 15, 1965. Marv alongside his twin brother, John served a tour in Vietnam. Upon his return to Little Falls, Marv worked at National Bushing Auto Parts, Monahan Motor Service and participated in the family tradition of selling Christmas trees, where he became a beloved figure to local children who delighted in visiting for trees and candy cane treats. Throughout his life, Marv was an active member of his community, participating in softball, horseshoe, and bowling leagues with friends. He was a long-standing member of the Little Falls American Legion Post #46 and the 40 & 8, dedicating time to honor veterans by placing flags on their graves each Memorial Day and helping with “Wreaths for the Fallen” at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery during the Christmas season. His passions included fishing, deer hunting, bird hunting, and time spent at the Pinnacle Hunting Club. Marv especially cherished family gatherings at the lake, and moments spent with his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. 

Left to cherish Marv’s memory are his sister, Nancy (Ralph) Anderson, brother-in-law, Jim Fogelberg, sister-in-law, Sue Allerman; nieces and nephews: Jon Fogelberg, Jerry Fogelberg, Mike Fogelberg, Lisa Kliber, Stacey Karkkainen, Todd Anderson, Mike Anderson, and Diane Banville; as well as great-niece, Ashley Hubbard and great-nephew, Jason Pierzina.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, LaVerne Fogelberg, Edward Allerman, Art Allerman, (twin) John Allerman, and nephew, Daniel Allerman. 

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service is entrusted with cherishing the memory and celebrating the life of Marvin Robert Allerman.