Marvin Alvin Dutt, 81, passed away peacefully on June 10 ^th , 2021 in Mesa, AZ with his wife by his side.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Pollock Memorial Presbyterian Church, Pollock, SD.

Funeral Service for Marvin will be on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 11:00 am at the Pollock Memorial Presbyterian Church, Pollock, with Rev. Floyd Haan officiating.

Burial will be held at the Westfield Cemetery, Westfield, ND.

Marvin was born on October 12, 1939 to Alvin and Laverne (Strandemo) Dutt in Bismarck, ND. At a young age, Marvin had a passion for all sports. Just like most of America he fell in love with one in particular. By the time he was becoming a young man he was excelling. From 1954 to 1957, he was an outstanding pitcher for the American Legion. Then while getting his education at Bismarck Junior College, he was a part of the All American Team. Later, he would be inducted into The Athlete Hall of Fame of Bismarck Junior College. Marv attended University of Arizona where he had achievements in baseball and basketball. He would letter in both sports and be named Outstanding Pitcher during his time there.

Then in 1961, Marv signed on with the Houston Colt 45's(Houston Astros). He pitched professionally from 1961 to 1968. After, his baseball career, Marv worked for the North Dakota Economic Development. He would travel around the world with the ND Governors. He often talked about the many trips during this time of his life. He recalled often events with Governor Guy and Governor Link.

Marv and Mavis (Huizenga) were married on August 31, 2001. They lived in Pollock, SD for the glorious days of summer. Then During the balmy winter months would take the trip to Mesa, AZ. They had been traveling between their two loved homes for the last 20 years. Marv was a devoted and loving husband grandfather, and friend. He had many stories to share, if there was an ear to listen. You might even have heard him playing his guitar and singing songs he made up.  He enjoyed spending time with his Step-grandkids. He even taught a few of them to drive in his old Ford pickup. One thing about Marv, he never lost his passion for sports. That stayed to the very end. So, no matter where you met him. Chances are he probably had a game on the television, or you talked about it.

Marv is survived by his wife Mavis (Huizenga) Dutt, Son, Scott, Sister Audinne Hertz, Brother Arien Dutt, Step-daughter Melissa (Dennis) Bauer, Sister in law Darlene Hanson, Brother in law Arnie Huizenga, Brother in law David (Kristy) Huizenga, Brother in law Dwight Huizenga and 5 Step-grandchildren and 1 Step-great grandson.

Proceeding Marv in death were his parents Alvin and Laverne Dutt, Brother in law Ted Hertz, Father in law Clarence Huizenga, Mother in law Dorothy Huizenga, Brother in law Ralph Hanson, Sister in law Charlotte Huizenga and Step-son Eric Dienert.