Dr. Marvin C. Zastrow

After serving in World War II, Marvin attended the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee; Marvin also earned a Master’s Degree in mathematics from Marquette University, a Master’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana, and a PhD from Northwestern University. Marvin taught at the State University of New York College at Fredonia over thirty years. There he had high expectations of his students. His unconventional teaching methods and high standards earned him a reputation around campus. He was both feared and revered and many students found him unforgettable.

Marvin was an active member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dunkirk, N.Y. There he served as a member of the Church Council, lay leader, Sunday school teacher, usher and reader. Marvin was an avid bowler. He also enjoyed traveling across the United States, vegetable gardening, and watching his favorite teams, the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters Laurel, Melissa and Marcy; sister LaVerne Sandrock of Philomath, OR., and grandchildren Christopher, Christina, and Luvlee.

Those wishing to honor Marvin’s life are encouraged to participate in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Information and registration are avail-able at www.alz.org

Funeral services will be private.

Arrangements by David J. Dengler, LARSON-TIMKO Funeral Home, 679-9000.