SO SORRY TO ALL OF YOU.  WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER. HOPE HE WILL HAVE FUN WITH IRV AND NORMAN.  REVA, WOULD LOVE TO GIVE YOU A HUG SOMEDAY.   MUCH LOVE  TO ALL OF YOU

I met Marty while working at St. Louis University and we continued to work on software together until he had is stroke. We never really finished the project, but it was fun for both of us.I miss my old friend.

Dr. Ferman was my mentor from day one when I entered Parks. He was the sweetest, kindest man and his smile will truly be missed. My prayers and heart are with his family, and I THANK them for sharing such a wonderful man with all of us. 

Toni, Parks AE '05

I have missed talking with Marty over the last 3 months. We talked about a wide verity of items when he picked up his coffee and snack. He had very specific corrections for the bridge that collapsed in Minn. and the ways to strengthen the bridges in Mo. Just two weeks ago I found out from a mutual friend that he was in a nursing home. I wish that I had visited him.

We love you, Uncle Marty, and miss you already. The world has lost one of the nicest, sweetest and smartest people I have ever met. You memory will live on in the hearts of all who are blessed to have known you, forever.

What a shock... Back in my College days I got sick and he told me to visit his personal doctor because the University could not afford to lose someone like me. Dr. Ferman: You are the one who we can't afford to lose! I miss you already! - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/stltoday/marty-allen-ferman-condolences/175466084?&eid=sp_gbupdate&page=4#sthash.g8G2fck0.dpuf

My uncle Marty was truly blessed with a great family, home, talent, and long life.  May we all truly appreciate our blessings every day...  With love to our whole family, Shirley, Mario, Alanna, Amy

A very sad loss, wonderful teacher, tireless mentor and friend. I wish strength to the family.

We will miss you so much Uncle Marty. You were such a great uncle to all of us.
Love,
Jill, Kenny, Ben, Luke

We will miss you lots uncle Marty 
We love you 
Suzanne and fam

I had the privilege to work for Marty at MCAIR.  He was also my mentor and a friend.  I give thanks for the wisdom he shared with me, and I will always remember him.

We thoroughly enjoyed knowing Marty and Reva in the Old Farm neighborhood.  We have very fond memories discussing a full range of technical and social issues with Marty.  He was a good friend and valued confidant as we settled into St Louis and in the long-term as we lived in different places.  We have the greatest respect for Marty and Reva.

I am so sorry to learn of Marty's passing.  It is lovely to read the comments of Marty's colleagues and students, because I knew him mainly as a child.  So it is my child's perspective of his kindness and playful attitude, and overall gentleness that I remember most.  Love to the whole family.

To my dear ferman family sorry for the passing of a great human being

One of my absolute favorite professor from undergrad and person overall... Such an amazingly gentle, good, intelligent, kind, caring, fun, open-minded man! I took 3 of his courses (including Vibrations) and did a semester project with him. I actually often think about him. May he rest in peace.

Of all my teachers at SLU, Dr. Ferman is who I remember most. He always had some great stories and I felt he really cared about me. My sypmathy goes out to his family and friends. He was a good one.

What a shock... Back in my College days I got sick and he told me to visit his personal doctor because the University could not afford to lose someone like me. Dr. Ferman: You are the one who we can't afford to lose! I miss you already!

I spent a lot of time with Dr. Ferman in class at Parks.  And over the years we enjoyed many lunches.  Dr. Ferman truly cared about his students.  I am so sorry for your loss and know he touched many lives.

Marty and his family are all in my thoughts and prayers.  Dr. Ferman was my professor at Parks College where he became both a mentor and a friend.  I will always remember his patience and encouragement when working through difficult aerodynamics and design problems.  He shared his time and knowledge openly as a gift to students.

I only had Dr Ferman for one class while at Parks but knew him outside the classroom fairly well.  I will keep him and all of you in my prayers.  I am very sorry for your loss.
Michael Parks AE Class of 2004

Dr. Ferman was my college professor and advisor when I entered Parks College in 1995. He was always very encouraging and helpful to me as a student. I will never forget his willingness to help others throughout the course of our careers. He will definitely be missed.

I am sorry for your loss. You will also have the wonderful memories to fall back on. I loved talking to him on the phone. He was a sweet man.  I will miss him very much

I met Marty when we both worked at McAir and then at St. Louis University.  He was a great friend and a mentor.  I will miss him dearly.

Marty was a friend, co-worker, as well as co-author of papers and reports over the years. He was always ready with an encouragement for my work at Boeing and AIAA. I will miss him. I pray for God's peace for the family.

Sorry to hear of your loss.  Marty will be missed.  I worked with Marty during the MCAIR days.  Marty was a friend and coworker who showed compassion for his work.

Sorry to hear of your lost. I will always remember Marty, no matter where I went in SLU he always found me. Marty was a "Great Man" an had a love for Parks College/Engineering. Whenever he would call Parks College was he conversation.

Marty will be missed!

Vicky Pettiford (Parks College)

Marty will be greatly missed. I enjoyed working with him at McAir. More importantly, I enjoyed his friendship and I will miss him.

So very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Reva, David, Laurie, Amy and all the grandkids. Your family was such a big part of my childhood.....and I miss those special times together.

Michael Slawin

I greatly appreciate Marty's friendship over the years since I first met him at McDonnell Douglas in 1971.  I learned a great deal from him in our collaborations on several projects and always enjoyed the frequent conversations we had in recent years on a range of topics.  I will miss him.

Marty was the first engineer I met when starting my engineering career at McDonnell Douglas in 1976. He was a wonderful mentor to me and always so caring and willing to share advice. A few months ago, I ran into him and he did not hesitate to share more fascinating stories about his career. He also introduced me to the faculty at SLU which may lead to a part time teaching career (in his footsteps) at SLU.

Marty was a great Mentor and a friend. He will be missed by all.

Marty will be remembered as a key member of the faculty at Parks College of SLU. We join Marty's family in celebrating his life.

OBITUARY

Marty Allen Ferman

May 15, 1934 – August 8, 2015

Berger Memorial Chapel

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