Dr. Marion O.

Birth date: Sep 17, 1913 Death date: Jan 3, 2003

Dr. Marion O. Oppelt, Ed.D.September 17, 1913Ã‚-January 3, 2003Dr. Marion Oppelt died Friday, January 3rd at his home in Lakewood, with his wife, Lynn and nurse, Marianne, at his side.Marion was born in Centralia, WA to Orville an Read Obituary

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Ron Magden

379w ago

Dr. Oppelt and I worked together on Community Forum projects after we retired. We were invited to Washington, DC to share our successes by the American Association of Community Colleges. They rented a room for us at the prestigious Jockey Club. Marion turned the TV on. The mask covering the picture tube fell off. I went to the bathroom and the toilet fell over. Marion called for room service but they didn't come until the next day. We tried to eat dinner downstairs but a cockroach got there first. Marion wrote a magnificent letter to them that I posted in my office. I miss his humor, kindness, patience and compassion. Ave, Aque Vale.

Ron Magden

Candace Mccutcheon

513w ago

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Anonymous

1185w ago

We want to thank everyone who came to the memorial service and also those who have signed this book. It has been nice to read your comments. We will miss my father very much, but is a comfort to know how many people were touched by his life.##imported-begin##Tina Oppelt Geyer##imported-end##

Anonymous

1186w ago

My wife DeLene and I send our heart felt condolences. We share in your sorrow. A new journey now begins.##imported-begin##Richard J Oppelt##imported-end##

Anonymous

1186w ago

We take this opportunity to share in your sorrow.##imported-begin##Jack & Virgina Oppelt##imported-end##

Anonymous

1186w ago

NULL##imported-begin##Liane Bertrand##imported-end##

Anonymous

1186w ago

Beloved Family of Dr. Marion Oppelt,
I wish to express my sincere sadness at the passing of your Dear One. I was his secretary at Tacoma Community College beginning in 1977, along with Dr. Ronald Magden. The two of them were my "Pair-a-Docs" which they lovingly coined because I was pregnant and excitedly looking forward to the birth of my beautiful son, Garynn. The three of us worked together in a most unusual synergy, writing grant after grant for Tacoma Community College, winning every one we went after. We were the greatest team, and we all have the greatest memories of a most unusually loving and creative environment that supported our success. We developed a soulful bond during those precious days and I will never, never forget my "Pair-a-Docs," and my special love for each of them.
Dr. Oppelt will remain in my memory as one of the most loving and trusted colleagues I have ever known. He is special beyond words, and I feel so very blessed to have known and worked with him.
God bless you all. I would like to keep in touch with the family.
Most sincerely,
LaDonna (Malley) Peterson
[email protected]
1715 East Horne Avenue
Salt Lake City UT 84106
1-800-LaDonna which is 800-523-6662##imported-begin##LaDonna (Malley) Peterson##imported-end##

Anonymous

1186w ago

I wish to extend my condolences to the Oppelt family in the passing of Dr. Oppelt.
I was hired by Dr. Oppelt in 1962 to work in the Clover Park District and was assigned to the brand new Mann Junior High as a math teacher and basketball coach. Although we never had a personal relationship I was always an admirer from afar. He was always well dressed and his humble manner, carriage, and good looks gave me an example to try and follow.
In addition, I was lucky enough to have his daughter Tina as a student of mine in an advanced math class at Mann. Even though it has been 40 years ago, I still remember as if it was yesterday, how exciting it was for me to work with Tina and the other eager learners in that class.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Don Rarey##imported-begin##Don Rarey##imported-end##

Anonymous

1186w ago

Friends called us to let us know that Oppie was gone. He will be mised by many. Our sympathy to the family. We regret that we'll be unable to attend the service since we're in Florida.
Paul and Carole.##imported-begin##Paul and Carole Steadman##imported-end##

Anonymous

1186w ago

I knew Oppie from the time I came to FSCC in 1973 until his retirement in 1977. He proved to be a major positive influence on both my personal and professional life. He taught me early in my career that someone can be honest, caring, dedicated, and unselfish and yet achieve great things. He took the heat when we let him down and shared the credit when things went well. He was a very influential role model for me then and (more importantly) later. I feel privileged to have known and worked for Oppie. My condolences to Lynn, Tina, and other family members.##imported-begin##Larry Nelson##imported-end##

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