George Charles Marzen, son of Charles Scott (1889-1918) and Nancy Ann (Sullivan) (1890-1990), was born 24 August 1916, Ingham County, Michigan. George's father succumbed to "Spanish Influenza" during the influenza pandemic era 1918-1919. Charles was interred Leek Cemetery, Okemos, Ingham County. Nancy Ann Sullivan Marzen Evans died at age 100 in Florida.
George graduated in 1935 from Okemos High School. He married Mildred Elizabeth Volker 17 February 1940, Lansing, Ingham County.
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Thursday 22 February 1940
VOLKER-MARZEN RITES SOLEMNIZED
Trinity Lutheran parsonage was the scene of a wedding Saturday evening when Miss Mildred Volker, daughter of Mrs. Vera Volker, became the bride of George Marzen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Evans of Okemos. The Rev. Mr. Philip Schroeder read the marriage service.
Rose was combined with black to form the dress worn by the bride, and her corsage was of sweet peas and tea roses. Mrs. Leonard Robinson attended her sister in a dress of Alice blue and black, with iris and daffodils forming her corsage. Mr. Robinson served as best man.
Following the service, a reception was given for about 20 friends at Hunt's Food shop, East Lansing, after which the couple left for a short honeymoon. Mr. and Mrs. Marzen will make their home in Lansing.
The Escanaba Daily Press (Escanaba, Michigan) Monday 30 August 1943
DRIVER FALLS ASLEEP
Munising, Sept. 29 - State Trooper Charles Belanger investigated a car accident Tuesday near Au Train. George Marzen of Lansing, the driver and only occupant of the car, apparently fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a tree about two miles south Au Train. The car was badly wrecked but the driver unhurt.
George, during his employment career, managed country clubs. He and family moved about Michigan and in the 1960's into Florida. He was employed in several southern states.
Fort Lauderdale News (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Wednesday 3 February 1960
COUNTY CLUB MANAGER - Moving to Florida last of February desires job in food, bar or motel line. 13 years experience, '42 years old, married, family, best of references. George C. Marzen, Arbor Hills Country Club, Jackson, Michigan, State 9-7124.
The Miami News (Miami, Florida) Sunday 8 January 1961
NORTH DADE COUNTRY CLUB
George C. Marzen, Manager
George died 14 February 1992, Okaloosa County, Florida. Mildred, born 14 July 1923, Bottineau County, North Dakota, died 11 September 2003 Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida. No newspaper obituary could be located on George but Mildred's obituary was in the St. Petersburg newspaper.
Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Florida) Saturday 13 September 2003
MARZEN, MILDRED E. "MONIE," 81, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Sept. 11, 2003) at Spring Hill Health Center. Born in Bottineau, N.D., she came to this area two years ago from Metairie, La. She was a homemaker and member of the Atonement Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Terry D., Luling, La., and Charles S., Spring Hill; a sister, Lila Robinson, Grand Ledge, Mich.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Turner Funeral and Cremation Center, Spring Hill.