Brooks "Bud" Marble

Brooks “Bud” Marble, age 77, of Berne, Indiana, passed from this life to the next on Friday, September 13, 2019, after a fall that caused a traumatic brain injury which led to his unexpected death.

Bud was born October 18, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Violet and Brooks S. Marble. He was united in marriage to Anita Nussbaum on July 14, 1962, at First Mennonite Church in Berne.

An expert craftsman in the tool and die business, Bud began his career at L.H. Carbide in Fort Wayne, and then, later started a business with his brother in law, Gary Nussbaum, known as Swiss Craft Precision Grinding in Berne. From there he went on to start Hoosier Quality Grinding in Berne. Bud was highly respected by those who worked for him and tried his best to treat his employees well.

After retirement, Bud volunteered as a bus driver with the Berne Nursery School program for many years. Children affectionately called him “Mr. Bud.” He also enjoyed driving truck for two local trucking companies. Bud served as trustee and usher at First Mennonite Church in Berne, where Bud and Anita were longtime members together.

Always ready with a smile and a laugh, Bud knew how to make friends with anyone. He created fun and brought joy to those around him everywhere he went. Always curious, Bud asked very thoughtful questions that helped him to get to know others as well as to keep learning.

Bud also enjoyed feeding the birds that came to his feeders daily, especially the orioles. He loved making campfires with the family, setting off fireworks with the grandkids, making mud holes for them to play in and so much more. Fun, laughter and adventure were just part of what Bud brought to every family gathering. He will be greatly missed by his family and those who knew him.

Bud is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anita Marble of Berne; daughter, Tracy (Charles) Marble Buller of Goshen, Indiana; and a son, Jeff (Dena) Marble of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bud was a grandpa to five grandchildren, Jonathon and Noah Marble, and Sylas, Andre’ and Joelle Buller. Bud is also survived by his three sisters: Roseanne (Richard) Dudgeon, Sharon (Roger) LeFever and Janice (Marvin) Schaadt.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at First Mennonite Church in Berne with Pastor Jim Schwartz officiating. Burial will follow in M.R.E. Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 2-5 & 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at First Mennonite Church.

Preferred memorials can be given to the First Mennonite Nursery School or C&C Fellowship.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.