Marvin Emiel Wegner was born on August 2, 1919 in Lenawee County, Michigan. He was the son of Martha (Downing) and Emiel Wegner.

He was married to Viola Marie Anna Lerch and they had two children:

  1. Gregory Carroll Wegner

  2. Melissa Ellen (Wegner) Wisman

Marvin died on September 29, 2000 in Adrian, Michigan. He is buried at Ridgeway Cemetery in Ridgeway Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.