Rev. Marvin Salz
September 25, 1938 ~ May 6, 2020
Rev. Marvin C. Salz, age 81 of New Hampton, IA, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2020, at Holy Family Parish, New Hampton with Archbishop Michael Jackels celebrating the Mass. PLEASE JOIN THE COMMUNITY VIA FACEBOOK LIVE ON THE HUGEBACK-JOHNSON FUNERAL HOMES FACEBOOK PAGE.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Visitation Cemetery, Stacyville, IA
A public ‘rolling’ visitation will be held 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home and Crematory in New Hampton. Attendants will be limited to numbers that adhere to State of Iowa guidelines. Those attending are asked to wear a mask. If so desired, memorials may be given to Holy Family Parish or the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton.
Rev. Marvin Charles Salz was born on the Salz family farm near Little Cedar, IA, on September 25, 1938. He was the son of Peter and Dora (Vogel) Salz. He received his education in Stacyville and was a 1956 graduate of the Stacyville High School. He graduated from Loras College in 1960 and Mt. St. Bernard Seminary in 1964. Father was ordained on May 30, 1964 by Bishop James J. Byrne. On the following day he held his first Mass at Visitation Church, Stacyville.
Father Salz served as an associate pastor of Sacred Heart in Osage, 1964; Sacred Heart in Oelwein, 1964-1969; and Holy Family in Mason City, 1969-1975. He served in Team Ministry in Mason City, 1972-1975 where he also taught at Newman High School. He was associate pastor of St. Mary’s in Cascade, 1975-1979, while also teaching at Aquin High School, and serviced as director of Aquin religious education, 1976-1979. He was associate pastor of St. Jude’s in Cedar Rapids, while also teaching at LaSalle High School, 1979-1983. He was associate pastor of St. Mary’s in Manchester and co-director of St. Paul’s School of Religion, 1983-1985.
He served his first pastorate, Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Festina, 1985-1987, while also serving as coordinator of the Christian Family School of Religion in Calmar, 1985-1990. Father Salz served as pastor of St. Francis de Sales in Ossian, 1987-1990; St. Stephen’s in Central City, and St. Isidore’s in Springville, 1990-1993; St. Mary’s in New Hampton 1993-2000, while serving as executive coordinator/director of St. John School of Religion in New Hampton. He was pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Lawler, 1996-2008, and St. Luke’s in St. Lucas and St. Mary’s in Waucoma, 2000-2008; and dean of the Decorah Deanery, 2007-2013. He had also been sacramental priest of Christ Our Hope Cluster retiring on July 8, 2014.
Survivors include four brothers, Leo (Phyllis) Salz of East Chain, MN, Edward Salz of Osage, IA, Roman (Vivian) Salz of Rochester, MN, Wilmer (Mary Ann) Salz of Mesa, AZ; two sisters, Roma Hemann of Osage, Catherine (Alvin) Schutta of St. Michael, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ambrose Salz; sister, Monica Halbach; brothers-in-law, Donald Hemann, Harry Hemann and Jerome Halbach; sister-in-law, Marge Salz; nieces and nephews, Matthew Schutta, Kenny Halbach, Angie (Halbach) Krueger, Therese (Durben) Halbach.
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Dear Father married us…Vicki and David Warthan at Sacred Heart Church Oelwein Iowa…we also went through pre canna with him…he was a dear man and always in our hearts for our very special memory and day…God bless and sing with the Angel’s now in the presence of our Lord and God…
Father baptized my daughter Emma. He was such a kind soul who always showed love to me and my daughter. My deepest sympathies to his family.
I remember Father Salz as a kind and gentle man. Always had a smile on his face and communicated so well with the students at Sacred Heart of Oelwein.
Rev. Salz was such a fine friend and inspiration for my mother, Connie Mohr, while they shared time at NH Nursing. Rest in peace.
Deepest sympathy to Father Salz family
My deepest sympathy to Fr. Marv’s family. He was such a kind person and always with the nicest smile. I always enjoyed my conversations with him.
Sorry for the misspelling of my name Baltes
Father always said how much he liked to drive. I remember many church-related meetings that our group attended with Father acting as the chauffer.
I had the privilege and honor of assisting Father Salz at weekend Masses for a number of months after it became a challenge for him to celebrate Mass by himself. I learned so much – how to pray, how to preach and how to grow spiritually.He was very kind man, a great role model and a man of God! He will be missed. Eternal rest unto you Fr. Salz. Deacon Jim
My sympathy to Fr. Salz’ family. He was a very kind and gentle person. I had the privilege of playing a game of bridge with him one afternoon. I even learned a few things from him. I enjoyed visiting with him while he was at Kensington and NH Nursing & Rehab when I attended Mass on Wednesdays.
Father Salz, was a great Shepherd! I enjoyed all the years we spent together! Fr. Salz was an asset on the TCS school board, and always had something uplifting to add. We enjoyed having birthdays on the same day, and our guitar playing gigs! Rest in Peace Fr. Salz!
Father Salz was an inspiring math teacher at Newman High School in Mason City and an exceptional parish priest at Holy Family. Rest in peace Father Salz and thank you for your years as a priest and teacher.
Sending prayers to his family! Jeanne and David Roder
I was in seminary with Marv at Loras and Mt. St. Bernard’s. I didn’t go on to the priesthood, but I shall always remember Marv as a wonderful man, truly a man of God.