In loving memory of

Marvin "Marv" Tuenis De Young
March 22, 1938 - August 24, 2015

MIDDLETON- Marvin "Marv" T. De Young, age 77, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was born on March 22, 1938 in Friesland, WI to the late John N. De Young and Marion (Tillema) De Young. Marv's family also includes brothers Don (Betty) De Young of Friesland and Norbert (Pauline "Polly") De Young of Friesland (deceased December of 1969); sister Jane (Bernie) Wendricks of Madison; daughters Susan Porter of Denver, CO, Sandra De Young of Oshkosh, WI, and JoAnn (Stephen) Meissner of Glendale, WI; step-sons Marvin Miller of Panama City, FL and Mark Miller of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren Natalie, Ross, and Jack; step-grandchildren Harrison, Regan, Anthony, Allyson, and Shelby. He will also be missed by dear friend Arleigh Porter, and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and former co-workers.
Marv married Anna Marie Mishler in November of 1961, and she preceded him in death on September of 1997. Marv then spent many years with his longtime companion, Gloria Lowery, and she passed away in April of 2004. Marv later married Georgia Ann Rayburn in December of 2006, and she preceded him in death in July of 2012.
Marv attended Cambria/Friesland High School, Class of 1956. He went on to attend a series of schools to further his education degree including University of Minnesota-Mankato where he received his bachelor's degree and University of Wisconsin-Stout where he received his master's degree. Throughout his career, Marv taught two years at Kimball High School in Kimball, MN, five years at St. Francis High School, five years at Madison Memorial High School, and he was assistant principal at Middleton High School for 21 years before he retired.
Marv served our country by enlisting in the United States Army. His military journey included a stay in France, and he eventually retired from the armed forces as a Master Sergeant after 29 years of dedication.
Outside of his love of education, Marv was a devoted Wisconsin sports fan including the Badgers, Brewers, Bucks and Packers. He was also an avid fisherman who enjoyed spending time on the lake with family and friends. Marv was a talented singer having joined in the college choir, church choir, and the Madison Barbershop Chorus. His other hobbies included woodworking, gardening, and traveling.
A Celebration of Life for Marv will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705. Gathering will take place from 9:30-11:00 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Asbury United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting memorial contributions that they will be sending to the Wounded Warrior Project and a local cancer research organization.

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Tributes

Molly Quirk wrote on Aug 28, 2015:

"My condolences to Joann and her family. My thoughts adnd prayers are with you. xoxoxox Blessings + Balance, Light + Love, molly"

Paul Kleinsmith wrote on Aug 28, 2015:

"My thoughts and prayers are with Marv's family, friends and loved ones. Always respected him as VP at MHS. Although I spent time in his office, he was fair and always saw the best and potential in students, and not the negatives. He played no favorites and always had a smile on his face. May he rest well in God's hands."

John & Laura Hojem wrote on Aug 26, 2015:

"So glad to have met Marv here in Missisippi..a fellow Wisconsin native and Badger fan. We had many laughs, and loved his ability to always have a joke to tell. He was a wonderful part of our life and the life of the church here and will be missed by so many. Loved that smile Marvin...it was infectious. God Bless the family and friends as they celebrate his life.."

parker vivoda wrote on Aug 26, 2015:

"marv, i'll miss you ,can't put in words how much you helped me in my days at middleton. you will always be in my thoughts and my heart. we have had many a good times , rest in peace my freind"

Jean Jolin, Westlake Village, CA wrote on Aug 25, 2015:

"I like seeing this picture of Marv with the big smile because that is how I remember him. That warm and wonderful smile is his enduring legacy to his family and friends. He was a warm and caring husband, father, teacher and administrator. He left some large footprints. My sympathy to all the family, with hugs for Sandy and Jo, my former students. "

Carrie Davis wrote on Aug 25, 2015:

"Like clockwork, you were there asking where I had been. Each time, I would respond, "around". And each time, you would reward me with a detention. Back then, never in a bazillion years, would I think that I would appreciate your tenacity. Well, DeYoung, it paid off. Wish I could have thanked you in person, but it was not to be. May you find big fish & happiness as you transition. In my book, your influence spoke volumes. Thanks much! "

Dewey and Pat Schiele wrote on Aug 25, 2015:

"We are so very sad today, Jo. Your father was one of a kind. Marv DeYoung made us laugh. Every time we saw him, or spoke on the phone, or even when we just thought of him. He always made us laugh. Marv had as many jokes as Robin Williams, as many stories as Dr. Suess, as many, crazy experiences as I Love Lucy. Marv was an outstanding teacher, an amazing high school administrator, a loving husband and father, and the greatest of friends. He was supportive, positive, protective, firm, and , most of all, kind. Marv loved his girls, his Annie, his job (most of the time), his fishing, his singing, and his Korbel. And he happily shared it all with whomever he could. Marv will surely be remembered - his laughter and jokes will be repeated, his zest for life envied. It is hard to believe he won't be here, but his glow will forever warm our hearts. Our eyes shall glisten whenever our memories of him flood our hearts. And we might watch a Packer or Badger game and think of Marv. Or go on a sun filled fishing trip or sing a psalm in church, or order a brandy on the rocks. And we might just be nicer to others because Marv has made us aware of how fragile we all are. Thanks for the laughs, Marv. And for sharing the gift of laughter with us. You made us smile and love you. All the time. And we are grateful. Dewey and Pat Schiele "