Oscar McKinley Marks of 18230 County Rd. 30, Sterling, a Logan County farmer, community leader, and former county commissioner, died Monday, May 30, 1988, at his home. He was 90.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Friday from the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Ivan E. Rundus, DD., officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside cemetery.
Mr. Marks was born Oct. 7, 1897, on the Marks homestead in the LeRoy community, the son of William and Anna Marie Markwardt Marks.
In 1912, at age 15, he became one of the first members of the Boys Farm Club, organized by the late D.C. Bascom, Colorado's first county agent. As his project Marks farmed five acres of corn and selected one acre from which to take his yield. In 1913, he was awarded a rifle that he kept all these years for the second highest yield per acre.
These projects launched Mr. Marks in 4-H Club activities as a member, and leader. In 1962 he received the Colorado 4-H Alumni award and during the recent Dia mond Jubilee of 4-H in Colorado, Mr. Marks was among those cited statewide for 75 years of activity and interest in 4-H youngsters and projects. In 1917, he bought a Flour City tractor, the first tractor in the community, and broke sod for his neigh bors. In 1918 Mr. Marks began farming for himself and continued tilling the soil for 52 years. He raised corn, raised turkeys for five years and did mechanical work for others.
He retired from active farming in 1964 and in 1972 moved from the farm to Sterling. He married Alma Calvert, a school teacher, Jan. 1. 1920. The couple's sons, daughters, and grand children were 4-H Club members; some became 4-H leaders. The Marks 4-H Club influence and in terest continues today through his great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Marks died in 1969 and in 1972 Mr. Marks married Orpha Smith of Sterling.
During his 52 years as a farmer, Mrs. Marks was active in a variety of community service activities, and was among the leaders in the advancement and development of northeast Colorado.
He served on and was president of the Harding School Board for 15 years (1928-1943). Helped plan, or ganize and built 65 miles of telephone lines to provide service for farmers in outlying communities and was the "trouble shooter" for the system for several years.
During the years 1936-1949, Mr. Marks built 108 windchargers along with the complete electric light and power plants and installed them around northeast Colorado. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a Logan County Commissioner for eight years (1948-1956) and was on the Logan County United Way Fund committee for three years.
Mr. Marks helped to organize the Northeast Colorado Mental Health Association, serving 12 years as president.
He was a member of the Colomdo Wheat Administration Committee for seven years.
Throughout this time, he was active in the Kelly, E.U.B. Church, served as church treasurer and was a Sunday School teacher for 25 years. He also served as a delegate to the United Methodist Church confer ence for several years and was a delegate at the Uniting Conference of the E.U.B. and Methodist Churches.
His later contributions to communities and people were marked by his intense interest in "Senior Citizens." Since moving to Sterling, Mr. Marks was active in the Handi Ride Bus and 55-Plus Bus programs. He was a member of the Area Council on Aging and served as coordinator for the Logan County Council on Aging Handyman Program."
He reigned last June as grand marshal of the Logan County Centennial Parade, sharing the honor with another longtime county resident, Amy Worthley of Sterling.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American As sociation of Retired Persons, Senior Citizens Club, Farm Bureau, Saddle and Sirloin Club, Sterling Lodge No. 54 A.F. & A.M., Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Order of the Easter Star (No. 19) Chapter No.68.
Mr. Marks is survived by his wife, Orpha Marks of Sterling; two daughters, Letha Nantz of Helton, Ky., and Erma Pulver of Montrose; a daughter, Florence Sonnenberg of Sterling; six grandchildren, Marilyn Lively of Sterling, Bradley Pulver of Durango, Roxie Davidson of Lamar, Glade Pulver of Montrose, Ted Pulver of New Mexico, and Julia Looper of Webster, Texas, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Chaney-Walters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Friday from the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Ivan E. Rundus, DD., officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside cemetery.
Mr. Marks was born Oct. 7, 1897, on the Marks homestead in the LeRoy community, the son of William and Anna Marie Markwardt Marks.
In 1912, at age 15, he became one of the first members of the Boys Farm Club, organized by the late D.C. Bascom, Colorado's first county agent. As his project Marks farmed five acres of corn and selected one acre from which to take his yield. In 1913, he was awarded a rifle that he kept all these years for the second highest yield per acre.
These projects launched Mr. Marks in 4-H Club activities as a member, and leader. In 1962 he received the Colorado 4-H Alumni award and during the recent Dia mond Jubilee of 4-H in Colorado, Mr. Marks was among those cited statewide for 75 years of activity and interest in 4-H youngsters and projects. In 1917, he bought a Flour City tractor, the first tractor in the community, and broke sod for his neigh bors. In 1918 Mr. Marks began farming for himself and continued tilling the soil for 52 years. He raised corn, raised turkeys for five years and did mechanical work for others.
He retired from active farming in 1964 and in 1972 moved from the farm to Sterling. He married Alma Calvert, a school teacher, Jan. 1. 1920. The couple's sons, daughters, and grand children were 4-H Club members; some became 4-H leaders. The Marks 4-H Club influence and in terest continues today through his great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Marks died in 1969 and in 1972 Mr. Marks married Orpha Smith of Sterling.
During his 52 years as a farmer, Mrs. Marks was active in a variety of community service activities, and was among the leaders in the advancement and development of northeast Colorado.
He served on and was president of the Harding School Board for 15 years (1928-1943). Helped plan, or ganize and built 65 miles of telephone lines to provide service for farmers in outlying communities and was the "trouble shooter" for the system for several years.
During the years 1936-1949, Mr. Marks built 108 windchargers along with the complete electric light and power plants and installed them around northeast Colorado. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a Logan County Commissioner for eight years (1948-1956) and was on the Logan County United Way Fund committee for three years.
Mr. Marks helped to organize the Northeast Colorado Mental Health Association, serving 12 years as president.
He was a member of the Colomdo Wheat Administration Committee for seven years.
Throughout this time, he was active in the Kelly, E.U.B. Church, served as church treasurer and was a Sunday School teacher for 25 years. He also served as a delegate to the United Methodist Church confer ence for several years and was a delegate at the Uniting Conference of the E.U.B. and Methodist Churches.
His later contributions to communities and people were marked by his intense interest in "Senior Citizens." Since moving to Sterling, Mr. Marks was active in the Handi Ride Bus and 55-Plus Bus programs. He was a member of the Area Council on Aging and served as coordinator for the Logan County Council on Aging Handyman Program."
He reigned last June as grand marshal of the Logan County Centennial Parade, sharing the honor with another longtime county resident, Amy Worthley of Sterling.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American As sociation of Retired Persons, Senior Citizens Club, Farm Bureau, Saddle and Sirloin Club, Sterling Lodge No. 54 A.F. & A.M., Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Order of the Easter Star (No. 19) Chapter No.68.
Mr. Marks is survived by his wife, Orpha Marks of Sterling; two daughters, Letha Nantz of Helton, Ky., and Erma Pulver of Montrose; a daughter, Florence Sonnenberg of Sterling; six grandchildren, Marilyn Lively of Sterling, Bradley Pulver of Durango, Roxie Davidson of Lamar, Glade Pulver of Montrose, Ted Pulver of New Mexico, and Julia Looper of Webster, Texas, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Chaney-Walters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Oscar McKinley Marks of 18230 County Rd. 30, Sterling, a Logan County farmer, community leader, and former county commissioner, died Monday, May 30, 1988, at his home. He was 90.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Friday from the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Ivan E. Rundus, DD., officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside cemetery.
Mr. Marks was born Oct. 7, 1897, on the Marks homestead in the LeRoy community, the son of William and Anna Marie Markwardt Marks.
In 1912, at age 15, he became one of the first members of the Boys Farm Club, organized by the late D.C. Bascom, Colorado's first county agent. As his project Marks farmed five acres of corn and selected one acre from which to take his yield. In 1913, he was awarded a rifle that he kept all these years for the second highest yield per acre.
These projects launched Mr. Marks in 4-H Club activities as a member, and leader. In 1962 he received the Colorado 4-H Alumni award and during the recent Dia mond Jubilee of 4-H in Colorado, Mr. Marks was among those cited statewide for 75 years of activity and interest in 4-H youngsters and projects. In 1917, he bought a Flour City tractor, the first tractor in the community, and broke sod for his neigh bors. In 1918 Mr. Marks began farming for himself and continued tilling the soil for 52 years. He raised corn, raised turkeys for five years and did mechanical work for others.
He retired from active farming in 1964 and in 1972 moved from the farm to Sterling. He married Alma Calvert, a school teacher, Jan. 1. 1920. The couple's sons, daughters, and grand children were 4-H Club members; some became 4-H leaders. The Marks 4-H Club influence and in terest continues today through his great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Marks died in 1969 and in 1972 Mr. Marks married Orpha Smith of Sterling.
During his 52 years as a farmer, Mrs. Marks was active in a variety of community service activities, and was among the leaders in the advancement and development of northeast Colorado.
He served on and was president of the Harding School Board for 15 years (1928-1943). Helped plan, or ganize and built 65 miles of telephone lines to provide service for farmers in outlying communities and was the "trouble shooter" for the system for several years.
During the years 1936-1949, Mr. Marks built 108 windchargers along with the complete electric light and power plants and installed them around northeast Colorado. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a Logan County Commissioner for eight years (1948-1956) and was on the Logan County United Way Fund committee for three years.
Mr. Marks helped to organize the Northeast Colorado Mental Health Association, serving 12 years as president.
He was a member of the Colomdo Wheat Administration Committee for seven years.
Throughout this time, he was active in the Kelly, E.U.B. Church, served as church treasurer and was a Sunday School teacher for 25 years. He also served as a delegate to the United Methodist Church confer ence for several years and was a delegate at the Uniting Conference of the E.U.B. and Methodist Churches.
His later contributions to communities and people were marked by his intense interest in "Senior Citizens." Since moving to Sterling, Mr. Marks was active in the Handi Ride Bus and 55-Plus Bus programs. He was a member of the Area Council on Aging and served as coordinator for the Logan County Council on Aging Handyman Program."
He reigned last June as grand marshal of the Logan County Centennial Parade, sharing the honor with another longtime county resident, Amy Worthley of Sterling.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American As sociation of Retired Persons, Senior Citizens Club, Farm Bureau, Saddle and Sirloin Club, Sterling Lodge No. 54 A.F. & A.M., Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Order of the Easter Star (No. 19) Chapter No.68.
Mr. Marks is survived by his wife, Orpha Marks of Sterling; two daughters, Letha Nantz of Helton, Ky., and Erma Pulver of Montrose; a daughter, Florence Sonnenberg of Sterling; six grandchildren, Marilyn Lively of Sterling, Bradley Pulver of Durango, Roxie Davidson of Lamar, Glade Pulver of Montrose, Ted Pulver of New Mexico, and Julia Looper of Webster, Texas, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Chaney-Walters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Friday from the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Ivan E. Rundus, DD., officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside cemetery.
Mr. Marks was born Oct. 7, 1897, on the Marks homestead in the LeRoy community, the son of William and Anna Marie Markwardt Marks.
In 1912, at age 15, he became one of the first members of the Boys Farm Club, organized by the late D.C. Bascom, Colorado's first county agent. As his project Marks farmed five acres of corn and selected one acre from which to take his yield. In 1913, he was awarded a rifle that he kept all these years for the second highest yield per acre.
These projects launched Mr. Marks in 4-H Club activities as a member, and leader. In 1962 he received the Colorado 4-H Alumni award and during the recent Dia mond Jubilee of 4-H in Colorado, Mr. Marks was among those cited statewide for 75 years of activity and interest in 4-H youngsters and projects. In 1917, he bought a Flour City tractor, the first tractor in the community, and broke sod for his neigh bors. In 1918 Mr. Marks began farming for himself and continued tilling the soil for 52 years. He raised corn, raised turkeys for five years and did mechanical work for others.
He retired from active farming in 1964 and in 1972 moved from the farm to Sterling. He married Alma Calvert, a school teacher, Jan. 1. 1920. The couple's sons, daughters, and grand children were 4-H Club members; some became 4-H leaders. The Marks 4-H Club influence and in terest continues today through his great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Marks died in 1969 and in 1972 Mr. Marks married Orpha Smith of Sterling.
During his 52 years as a farmer, Mrs. Marks was active in a variety of community service activities, and was among the leaders in the advancement and development of northeast Colorado.
He served on and was president of the Harding School Board for 15 years (1928-1943). Helped plan, or ganize and built 65 miles of telephone lines to provide service for farmers in outlying communities and was the "trouble shooter" for the system for several years.
During the years 1936-1949, Mr. Marks built 108 windchargers along with the complete electric light and power plants and installed them around northeast Colorado. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a Logan County Commissioner for eight years (1948-1956) and was on the Logan County United Way Fund committee for three years.
Mr. Marks helped to organize the Northeast Colorado Mental Health Association, serving 12 years as president.
He was a member of the Colomdo Wheat Administration Committee for seven years.
Throughout this time, he was active in the Kelly, E.U.B. Church, served as church treasurer and was a Sunday School teacher for 25 years. He also served as a delegate to the United Methodist Church confer ence for several years and was a delegate at the Uniting Conference of the E.U.B. and Methodist Churches.
His later contributions to communities and people were marked by his intense interest in "Senior Citizens." Since moving to Sterling, Mr. Marks was active in the Handi Ride Bus and 55-Plus Bus programs. He was a member of the Area Council on Aging and served as coordinator for the Logan County Council on Aging Handyman Program."
He reigned last June as grand marshal of the Logan County Centennial Parade, sharing the honor with another longtime county resident, Amy Worthley of Sterling.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American As sociation of Retired Persons, Senior Citizens Club, Farm Bureau, Saddle and Sirloin Club, Sterling Lodge No. 54 A.F. & A.M., Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Order of the Easter Star (No. 19) Chapter No.68.
Mr. Marks is survived by his wife, Orpha Marks of Sterling; two daughters, Letha Nantz of Helton, Ky., and Erma Pulver of Montrose; a daughter, Florence Sonnenberg of Sterling; six grandchildren, Marilyn Lively of Sterling, Bradley Pulver of Durango, Roxie Davidson of Lamar, Glade Pulver of Montrose, Ted Pulver of New Mexico, and Julia Looper of Webster, Texas, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Chaney-Walters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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