Marlin Keidel

Marlin J. Keidel, 94, of Ossian, Indiana and a former lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday morning, January 22, 2019 at Ossian Health & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on September 18, 1924 in Watseka, Illinois to Alphia & Carrie (Luthi) Keidel. Marlin was united in marriage to Alma C. Kiefer on April 17, 1949 at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim.

Marlin graduated from Ossian High School and was a lifelong grain & livestock farmer. In addition to his farming, he hauled livestock for area farmers and also had a welding shop, retiring from all his work in 1997.

Marlin’s favorite pastime was attending auctions, where he was a regular and known to the area auctioneers. This was a hobby that he passed on to his son.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Alma C. Keidel of Ossian; son, Murl J. (Deb) Keidel of Fort Wayne; grandson, Scott (Dawn) Anders; four great-granddaughters; & five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Loren Glen Keidel.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim with Pastor Daniel Dahling officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Friedheim.

Family & friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim or the donor’s choice.