Background
Demler, Marvin Christian was born on October 23, 1909 in North Tonawanda, New York, United States. Son of Ernest Frederick and Bertha Wilhelmina (Krull) Demler.
Demler, Marvin Christian was born on October 23, 1909 in North Tonawanda, New York, United States. Son of Ernest Frederick and Bertha Wilhelmina (Krull) Demler.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, New York University, 1931. Aeronautical Engineer, New York University, 1934. Student, Air Corps Flying School, 1932.
Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University Michigan, 1941. Doctor of Science (honorary), New York University, 1967.
Second lieutenant, United States Army Air Reserve, 1932-1934; sales and service engineer, Lycoming division Avco, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1934-1938; commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Army Air Corps., 1938; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force, 1958, retired 1971.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Member Planetary Society, Order of Daedalians, International Club, Military Order of the World Wars, Sigma Xi.
Married Willena Mayverette Brown. Children: James Carl, Roger Lee.