William F. Marburger

William F. Marburger, 79, of Hummelstown passed away June 26 at his home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Born Nov. 20, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of the late Andrew Marburger and Violet (Marburger) Huckaba. William married Shirley Hillis on May 31, 1958, and they were married 58 years.

He was a veteran and served as an electronics and guided missile instructor sergeant at the U.S. Army Guided Missile School at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas.

William graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and science. He received his doctorate at George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

William's love of education, math, children and traveling inspired and guided his many experiences throughout his 45 years as a public educator. Early in his career, he worked at various schools throughout California, New Mexico and Delaware.

After moving to Shippensburg, Pa., in 1976, he assumed positions of curriculum director, elementary supervisor and assistant superintendent. William spent 10 years as the superintendent of the Moniteau School District. He ended his career as a math education adviser for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. William enjoyed meeting and working with math educators across the state.

He was a 50-year member of the Brownstone Lodge 666 F&AM in Hershey and a member of the Harrisburg Consistory. He loved traveling, fishing, collecting antiques and spending time with his family.

William is survived by his wife, Shirley (Hillis) Marburger of Hummelstown; and two daughters, Melanie Marburger of Hummelstown and Lisa (George) Sturges of Fairfield, Pa.

MARBURGER — A memorial service for William F. Marburger, who passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, will be at 11 a.m. July 27 at the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory in Hershey. The family will receive guests one hour before the service.Private inurnment with military honors will be conducted at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Hospice For All Seasons Foundation, 280 South Hill Drive, Grantville, PA 17028.Send condolences via the online guest book at www.hooverfuneralhome.com.