Marty and I were housemates in his last years of Aeronautical Engineering at Purdue University. We were both shy and he was generous and kind so we spent most of free time together . We had a lot of fun, especially at the house where Becky the vet student sub-leased two rooms to us. Becky was a horse enthusiast, and there was also her shy sister, and the very lively Jill. We were treated very nicely by the ladies; being a shy gentleman, Marty behaved very properly.

Marty was a good cook, i remember the rump steak he slow roasted to share with me. He also brought me to his Indiana home during school vacation. He told me in a 2014 email that his mother still remembered my visit.

I haven't seen Marty since our Purdue days, as we were moving farther and farther apart geographically, he moved west and i stayed in the midwest for a few more years before i went back to Hong Kong. I was just thinking about him tonight and found out about him from google. Rest in Peace, Buddy!

I miss you so much. I think about you every day. I wish there would have been more time with you. I am so thankful for the time I did get you. You were so kind and thoughtful. It's not fair that I survived and you dropped dead. I just hope you did not suffer.

"Marty The Fun", it breaks my heart to learn of your passing. Though I only knew you for three short years, you brought joy and laughter to me every time I had the honor of being in your presence. I looked forward to every visit Mike and I took to California because I would get to see you.

You have been a great friend to my boyfriend, Mike Walter, for over 20 years. He is at a loss for words and his devastation in learning you are gone is inconsolable. In time, I'm sure he will be able to send a few words.

I send my condolences to his family and friends. Marty truely was a joy to be around and was taken from us too soon.

I Love You "Marty The Fun"

Oh Marty this breaks my heart...My last name was Buchanan. My brother Mike and I would be down at the Loppnow's it seems like daily playing ping pong in their garage. Marty was always the kindest, calmest, and funniest guy. I remember one time I had a date for the prom and the person I was going with ended up in the hospital and I wasn't able to go and my mom said you should ask Marty to go with you. I thought I can't ask Marty he is like another brother to me. My thoughts are with all of his family. Lisa Buchanan-Biedermann

Thank you for the love and support to your family.