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Marion Van Gemert was born in Wisconsin. She received her bachelor’s degree in home economics from Stout State College. In 1941, she married Robert Van Gemert. Soon thereafter they moved to Los Alamos, where Robert worked in procurement for the Manhattan Project. Marion taught home economics in Los Alamos for many years. 

Marion Van Gemert’s Timeline
1915 Dec 15th Born in De Pere, WI.

1941 Aug 9th Married Robert Van Gemert.

2008 Apr 4th Passed away in Montrose, CO.

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