Marvin D. Zeller

Marvin D. Zeller, 76, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012, at St. Alexius Medical Center. A Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan, with Rev. Lee Herberg officiating.

There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.Marvin was born June 21, 1935, at Frasier, Idaho, to Berthold and Nelda Zeller. He was raised and educated in Leith, North Dakota, where he graduated from high school. On February 17, 1961, he married Margie Jerke in Webster, South Dakota. Marvin joined the Air Force, and following his military service, he worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as an electronic technician until his retirement in 1986. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, and a member of the Elks and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, going to movies, playing cards, especially, Schmeer, spades, whist, and cribbage, and spending time with family, friends, and spoiling his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Margie, Bismarck; two daughters, Michele Zeller, Bismarck, and Cynthia (Carlos) Zeller-Gonzalez, Cordova, Tennessee; three sons, Douglas Zeller, Fargo, James (Mariel) Zeller, Lexington, Kentucky, and Chris Zeller, Bismarck; two sisters, Carol Zeller, Bismarck, and Joan (John) Toohey, Golden Valley, Minnesota; one brother, Frederick Zeller, Utica, Illinois; four grandchildren, Katherine Dennis, Aaron Zeller, Gabriella Gonzalez, and Alexander Gonzalez; aunt, Eleanor \u0027"Trudy\u0027 Disselhort; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joleen Zeller.