Deseret Morning News, 08/18/09

Marvin H. Teuscher 1921 ~ 2009 Marvin H. Teuscher died on August 12, 2009 two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. Marv was born August 11, 1921 in Geneva, ID to Robert and Rosetti Messerli Teuscher. As a young man, he learned the satisfaction of a job well done. From selling squirrel pelts, and raising lambs, Marv's successes started early. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1939 where he was two time Idaho State Wrestling Champion. He married Ruth Oliver on May 31, 1941. They had three daughters, Karen, Susan and Mary K. Marv started a successful electrical business. His company grew from a single employee to 66 electricians. Some of his favorite projects included the Hilton Hotel, university housing and school buildings throughout the valley. He was a member of the IBEW, and NECA. He served as president of the Intermountain Chapter of NECA and was elected to the National Academy of Electrical Contractors. He also owned and operated Marko Auto Parts and URCO. He was a member of the Crimson Club and honored as a Super Fan. The last time he traveled with the Utes, he went to the 2008 Sugar Bowl. He loved to travel both abroad and on road trips in the United States. He liked fly fishing, deep lake fishing in Alaska, and golfing at the Cottonwood Country Club. He was proud of his Swiss heritage, and he believed that cheese and jam made everything taste better. Marv was a member of the Presbyterian Church of American Fork where he served as both a deacon and an elder. He was responsible for overseeing the restoration of the church building for its Centennial Celebration in 1977. The hallmark of Marv's life was determination, integrity and hard work. He had an uncanny ability to see a problem and its solution. He loved life to the fullest. He adored his family and each of us was convinced we were his favorite. He is survived by his wife Ruth; his daughters Susan (Richard Dunlap) and Mary K. Hall; grandchildren Todd (Lynn) Porter, Anne (Trevin) Clark, Jamie (Steve) Bennion, Katherine (Judge) Evans, Stacie (Alonzo) Van Tassel, Kenzie (Hermann) Kaufmann, Landon Hall-Annie Robbins; great-grandchildren Shelby, Mason Marvin, Teya, Sidney, Gavin, Bode, Henry, Hayden Marv, and Alexandra, sister Ruby (Jack) Cleveland and brother Cal (Dee) Teuscher. Preceded in death by daughter, Karen, his parents, four brothers and one sister. Interment will take place Thursday Aug. 20, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the American Fork Cemetery. Immediately following, a celebration of Marv's life will begin at the Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. 75 North 100 East, American Fork, UT 84003. Marv's last project was the restoration of the stained glass windows at the church.