Marvin Lee Brandis, 59, of Winner, South Dakota passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at his home in Winner, SD. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 2:00PM at the Winner-Ideal Community Hall. Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery. A wake service will begin at 7:00PM on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Winner-Ideal Community Hall. Marvin was born at home on June 1, 1955, in Winner, South Dakota, to Melvin, Sr. and Alice (High Rock) Brandis. He went to school in Winner and Mission. After completing his GED he attended Sinte Gleska University. He received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. He also received a Master of Education from Sinte Gleska University. He enlisted in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1976. He met and married Arlene in 1980. They had four children: Toby Clairmont from a previous marriage, Alicia, Derek, and Wade. Marvin enjoyed bowling with friends and family at the Winner Bowling Center. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. His favorite singer was Elvis. He liked to watch and read ghost stories and SyFy movies. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed all holidays, especially Christmas, and birthday celebrations. He enjoyed selling fireworks during the 4th of July to the surrounding families and children in the area. He always wanted to make sure that the children had a good holiday. Marvin worked as a Middle School teacher in Winner, Lower Brule, He Dog School and was employed at Sinte Gleska University. He is survived by his wife, his brothers Jack Brandis, and Richard (Sonny)Thin Elk; his sisters, Esther Antoine, Charlotte Iron Shooter, and Beverly Brandis; his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers George and Melvin, Jr.