Vernon Scott "Scotty" Marlen's Obituary
Vernon Scott "Scotty" Marlen, 83, of East Carondelet, IL, passed away at South County Nursing Home, Arnold, MO. He was born in Dupo, IL, the son of the late Edward and Nellie "Babe" (Fanger) Marlen. He was a retired Purchasing Director with McDonnell-Douglas, St. Louis, MO and managed the F-18 Materials Program. He was a charter member of Hilltoppers Swim Club, Dupo, IL, Dupo Khoury League, a former minor league player in the Yankees' Organization, had been President and was a co-founder of the Dupo Quarterback Club, Past President & School Board Member of the Dupo School District, member of the Shriner's Ainad Temple, East St. Louis, IL, Emeth Lodge #1030, AF & AM, Cahokia, IL, Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley of Southern Illinois, and the First Baptist Church, Dupo, IL. He was recently inducted into the Dupo Walk of Honor. He was married to Betty (Small) Marlen, who survives him. They were married on August 28, 1948.
VisitationFriday, February 25, 2011 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmFirst Baptist Church of Dupo620 Godin Ave., Dupo, IL
ServicesSaturday, February 26, 2011, 10:00 AMFirst Baptist Church of Dupo, ILPastor Roger Reid, officiating
IntermentValhalla Gardens Of MemoryBelleville, Illinois
Memorial ContributionsFirst Baptist Church of Dupo, IL - Building Fund620 Godin Ave., Dupo, IL 62239
Also SurvivingSon- Vernon Scotty (Toni) Marlen of Wichita, KSSon- Donald Louis (Nancy) Marlen of Columbia, ILDaughter- Deborah Lynn (Mark) Schmidt of Columbia, ILDaughter- Kristin Kay (Scott) Wittenbrink of Columbia, ILGrandchildren- Michael and Darren Marlen; David and Eric Marlen; Ashley, Tara, Brittney, and Toree Schmidt; Savannah, Blair, and Drake WittenbrinkSister- Dolores Marie (Paul) Koblitz of Columbia, ILSister- Della Imogene (Al) Groce of Dupo, ILSister- Joyce Ann Holmes of Columbia, ILSister-In-Law- Rusty Marlen of La Verne, CASister-In-Law- Pat Small of Columbia, ILBrother-In-Law & Sister-In-Law- Claude (Marie) Small of Cahokia, ILNieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother- Eddie MarlenBrother-In-Law- Bob SmallSister-In-Law- Katherine SmallBrother-In-Law & Sister-In-Law- George "Buck" (Dorothy) MaxwellBrother-In-Law & Sister-In-Law- William "Bill" (Pauline) Small Jr.Brother-In-Law & Sister-In-Law- Oliver "King" (Bernice) Hotto
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