Roll Call Tribute

Marvin M. Stapper 

January 3, 1941 - August 29, 2025 

Marvin was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 3, 1941, and passed away on August 29, 2025 at the age of 84.5 years old.

He lived in San Antonio until he graduated from Highlands High School in 1959. He then graduated from Texas A&M University in 1963 with a major in mathematics. After graduation, he married Merry Martin and they had two boys, Erik Max Stapper and Brock Martin Stapper.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Donna, of almost 35 years; his sons, Erik and Brock; grandson, Colton Stapper; granddaughter, Lyllian Stapper; and stepsons, George Fraser, John Fraser, and Robert Fraser and his wife, Amy; his stepdaughter: Marianne Fraser and numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his niece, Shara Shafer Niesner and her husband, John; Nephews; Trey Gatti, and his wife, Taylor, and Spencer Shafer; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Also, Brenda’s husband, Terry Rutt, was an important part of Marvin’s life.

Marvin was the oldest of four siblings. He is survived by his younger brother, Dr. Frank Ernest Stapper and his wife, Doris; and two sisters, Nancy Stapper Gatti and Susan Stapper Shafer who all remained very close throughout his life, and always looked after one another. He was the best older brother ever!

He was preceded in death by his father, Max Ernest Stapper; mother, Ruth Marie Bush Stapper; step daughter, Brenda Fraser Rutt, and step daughter, Mary Amico Fraser; and brother-in-law, Cliff Shafer.

Marvin was a commercial real estate broker, very good with both buyers and sellers. He was not only very personable and easy to talk to, he was also extremely honest and fair with everyone, and unbelievably knowledgeable. He loved life. He was passionate about the people and things he loved and cared about, like Fantasy Football, NFL season, the craps table at the Venetian in Las Vegas, and his family. 

He was a wonderful storyteller. He laughed at himself, and others laughed with him! His stories will outlive him and will be told over and over, and people will laugh and enjoy Marvin for many years. Marvin was a true gentleman, and one of the nicest and kindest men you'll ever meet.

A memorial service for Marvin will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2025 at Joseph Earthman Generations, 234 Westcott Street in Houston, Texas.