Marvin "Bert" Lanning, age 92, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Bert served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. Bert was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years Etsuko; son, Dan (Lois) Lanning; grandchildren, Elizabeth Lanning, Aaron (Alyse) Lanning, Alexander (Christine) Lanning; four great-grandchildren; Ayla, Azariah, Inaia, Acelin Lanning; many nieces and nephews; and his neighbor’s dog, Knox. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertram and Ruby Lanning and seven sisters; Virginia Alexis, Louise Burris, Betty Downs, Arlene Yeaw, Lela Jeannot, Linda Steffes, and Blanche Kuiper. He retired from Howard Miller as a senior engineer for their wood furniture division. He enjoyed watching boxing, exercising/working out, and working in his yard.
A special thank you to U. of M. West Hospital ICU staff for their wonderful care, the Chens who were like family for 50 years of hospitality at their restaurants, and our neighbor Debbie Ensing for her friendship.
Visitation will be at Stroo Funeral Home 1095 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 4, 2026, with the graveside service following at 1:30 PM at Blain Cemetery 1270 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. Donations in honor of Bert may be made to the Humane Society of West Michigan.