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Betz, Mervin Austin

Betz, Mervin Austin[1]

Male 1939 - 2016  (76 years)

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  • Name Betz, Mervin Austin 
    Nickname Austie 
    Birth 25 Dec 1939  Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Residence 30 Mar 1950  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Death 8 Jun 2016  Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Obituary 6 Jul 2016  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Kader-Neff Funeral Home 
    • M. Austin Betz, 76 of Tempa, Ariz., formerly of Howard, passed away on June 8, 2016. He was born in Lock Haven to the late M. Harold Betz and Ruth Lucas Betz on December 25, 1939.

      He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Sarah Alice Betz and Nancy Ellen Betz. He was the last of his immediate family.

      He received his Bachelor's Degree from Lock Haven State Teachers College and a Masters from Penn State University. His Master of Arts from Brown University, his Master of Arts in Math & Statistics from the University of Illinois, which was followed by his Doctorate from the University of Illinois. He retired from Arizona State University in 1999, as a college professor.

      Surviving him are his aunt, Lois Betz; and cousins, Barbie Bair and Bonnie Rossman.

      Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Schencks Cemtery in Howard twp., Pa.

      Donations in memory of Austin can be made to the charity of your choice.
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    Oldest Known Ancestors
    Paternal Line: Mervin Shaw Betz,   b. 2 Mar 1867, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Apr 1936, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Maternal Line: Sarah Alice Yarnell,   b. 21 Dec 1870, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jan 1924, Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Person ID I11119  Family Tree
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2024 

    Father Betz, Mervin Harold,   b. 22 Jun 1901, Jacksonville, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Nov 1941, Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 40 years) 
    Mother Lucas, Ruth E,   b. 9 Jan 1902, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Oct 1987, Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage Y  [2
    Family ID F3748  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart