Ediger, Marlow (1927-2018)

Newton Kansan obituary: 2018 May 5

Birth date: 1927 Oct 10

Text of obituary:

Marlow Ediger

Dr. Marlow Ediger was born to Jacob and Marie Regier Ediger on Oct. 10, 1927, on a farm near Inman. He attended and graduated from Turkey Creek Elementary School and Inman High School in McPherson County. He completed his first two years of college study in education at Bethel College before transferring to Emporia State University. Marlow taught at Sand Creek and Country Side Elementary Schools in Marion County and served as Elementary School Principal in Lincolnville.

He married Mary Duerksen of Goessel on June 2, 1957, at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church, celebrating more than 60 years of marriage. They were blessed with three children: Bruce, Kent an wife Diana, and Diane Threlkeld and husband Joseph (who faithfully and frequently visited); and six grandchildren: Van, Sam, Henry, Harper, Jansen and Everett.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mildred, who enouraged him and financially contributed to his education; and his brother and friend, Eldo.

Surviving are his wife, Mary; their three children; grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In his own words, Marlow shares memories of his early life: "I was blessed to have been raised in the Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church and community.