Post date: Jan 19, 2013 8:43:26 PM
Marvin William Buerkle, 70, of Memphis, Iota Theta 135, passed away on Oct. 31, 2012, according to The Commercial Appeal.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marvine Buerkle, and two brothers, Richard and Mark Buerkle.
He was survived by his wife, Sherry Buerkle; daughters, Melanie Surgener and Laura Brotherton; grandchildren Alyssa and Stephanie Surgener, Victoria, Zachary and Owen Brotherton; sister-in-laws Lena and Brenda Buerkle; and nephews Rick and Ryan Buerkle.
He graduated from Jonesboro High School in the class of 1960, then from Arkansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics in 1964 and later earned a master’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
He was a proud veteran and passionate about his historical work.