Mervin Victor Shawback, 82, of Austin, Minn., died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Mervin was born March 18, 1930, in Sargeant, Minn., to Henry and Gitta (Gilbertson) Shawback. He grew up and lived in a variety of communities in Southern Minnesota. Mervin married Helen Seljeseth on Feb. 28, 1972.

Mervin served in the United States Army from November 1951 to October 1953 and was stationed in Germany. Upon retirement, Mervin settled down in Austin and has resided at the Twin Towers for the last five years. Proud of his military service, Mervin was a member of both the American Legion and VFW.

Survivors include a daughter, Renee (Roger) Russell of Austin, Texas; four brothers, Arthur (LaVonne) Shawback of Austin, Minn., Henry Jr. (Arlis) Shawback of Blooming Prairie, Minn., Leslie (Cathy) Shawback of Blooming Prairie, Raymond (Phyllis) Shawback of Manvel, Texas; sister, Carol Decker of Austin; sister-in-law, Gladys Shawback of Austin; stepchildren; step-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and special friend, Joan Czech.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen; father, Henry Shawback Sr.; mother, Gitta Halverson; sister, Marian Petersen; brothers, John, Leallen, Joseph.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the Salvation Army Chapel in Austin.