Marvin Harry Solomon

Marvin Harry Solomon

March 11, 1949 - September 22, 2024

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MIDDLETON - Marvin Harry Solomon, age 75, of Middleton, passed away after complications of Parkinson’s Disease, on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at Brookdale Middleton Stonefield. He was born on March 11, 1949, in Chicago, the son of Jerome and Harriet (Arenberg) Solomon.


After receiving his math degree at the University of Chicago, he went on to pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Cornell University. After graduation, Marvin moved to Madison to join the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was a tenured professor for 30 years. Throughout his career, he published influential papers and was a beloved teacher and mentor to countless students.


Marvin met Betsy Cromey, and they were married in 1984. He demonstrated his dependability and kindness as a husband throughout their life together. He was a proud, supportive father of their two daughters, Carlin and Becky and grandfather to Sophie.


Marvin enjoyed solving word puzzles, playing trivia games, listening to classical music, making silly puns, tinkering in his wood shop and giving good hugs.


Marvin is survived by his wife, Betsy; daughters, Carlin (Greg) Reaume and Rebecca (Jess Leftault) Solomon; granddaughter, Sophie Reaume; and brother, Arthur (Anne) Solomon. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jerome and Harriet; and sister, Ruth Markowitz.


In keeping with Marvin's wishes, no services will be held.  Memorials may be made to PBS Wisconsin, Parkinson's Foundation or any humane society of the donor's choice. A special thank you to the staff at Brookdale Middleton Stonefield for their exceptional care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761



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Raphael Finkel
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I'm so sorry for this loss to all of us. It's the end of an era. I worked with Marvin for 10 years in the CS department. We arrived at the same time, in 1976. Our first jointly-authored paper was in 1980; we had 20 joint works (counting conference papers and technical reports). We had our best ideas while taking long walks in Madison.
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Jon Kepecs
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Marvin was my thesis advisor, longtime friend and co-worker and travel companion in grad school (we travelled to Greece and Marvin insisted on driving the tiny car we rented). Many fond memories of playing his piano at the many parties he held and also recall joking with Betsy and Carlin.

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