Principal Marburger Remembered for Unconditional Love and Heroic Sacrifice During Iowa School Shooting Tragedy

West Des Moines, Iowa – Mourners gathered at the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines to honor Dan Marburger, the beloved principal of Perry High School, who tragically lost his life ten days after bravely intervening in a school shooting. Marburger, who had worked at the school since 1995 and served as principal … Read more

Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger Dies From Injuries After School Shooting

PERRY, Iowa – The Perry community is mourning the loss of longtime Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger, who tragically passed away from injuries sustained during a recent school shooting. Marburger was one of seven victims of the school shooter, who also took the life of an 11-year-old sixth grader, Ahmir Jolliff. The principal heroically … Read more

Tragic Hero: Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger Tries to Calm Shooter in Iowa School Shooting Event

PERRY, Iowa – Perry High School’s principal, Dan Marburger, showed incredible bravery during a tragic shooting at the school, trying to distract the shooter and protect students, according to his daughter’s Facebook post. The incident, which occurred Thursday morning, left five people injured, including Marburger, and tragically resulted in the death of a sixth-grade student … Read more