George T. Marinkovich

1928 - 2022

George passed away peacefully one day shy of his 94th birthday at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg Hospital Hospice on Wednesday December 7, 2022, with his loving family by his side. Formerly of Dillon, MT, George was born on December 8, 1928 and raised in Bethlehem, PA. He became quite the accomplished athlete playing football, baseball and basketball. He played at Liberty receiving all state honors in 1945 & 46. He was inducted into the Liberty Hall of Fame in 1981. He played at Rutgers and in the Navy. At Montana State he was a Division II All American. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958 but got into collegiate coaching. He coached for Montana State and head coach at Western Montana College in football and track and field in 1969. In 2001, George was inducted into National Football Hall of Fame Lehigh Valley Chapter, 2004 inducted in the Hall of Fame Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference 1st ever National Championship and 2017 Western Montana Hall of Fame. George is survived by his loving wife Ann, who would of celebrated their 76th anniversary on December 18, his dedicated and loving daughter Toni Sipos and son-in-law Jeff Sipos of Bethlehem, PA, son Thomas G and wife Tammy of MT, and granddaughter Tayler of WA. George has graciously donated his body to Science Care as the ultimate gift to future generations through improved scientific research and education. Contributions maybe made to MSU Foundation 1956 12th Man Fund 1501 11th Ave Bozeman, MT 59715. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at the Palace Restaurant on Easton Ave in Bethlehem, PA at a later date to share stories and fond memories.