Marvin Bowlby, 86, of Papillion, NE, passed away on November 22nd of natural causes. Marv was born on March 5th, 1933 to Donald and Edna Bowlby in Elkhart, IN. After graduation from Elkhart High School in 1951, he joined the United States Air Force and served in Wyoming and Japan. After his Honorable Discharge, he worked at several jobs before becoming co-owner of Country Club Lanes, kicking off a long tenure as a bowling center proprietor. He was particularly fond of his partnership with ADEC and youth bowling. In 1967, he met Joan (Baker) Bowlby, and they wed in 1969. Marv adopted his sons Kevin and Brian in 1972. After retiring, Marv and Joan spent time traveling and going on cruises before moving to Florida. Marv loved life and always had a smile and fun sense of humor with all those around him. Marv is predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Joan; his two children, Kevin and Brian (Christine) and his five grandchildren, Nicholas, Gabriel, Madalyn, Elijah and Kari. Services will be announced at a later date.