Thomas E. Marlin

Thomas E. Marlin, 90, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 3 2014.

Tom was born in Antwerp on October 16, 1924, a son of the late Anna  (Reising) and Edward  Marlin.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy in WW II.

He was a  farmer and worked at Zollner's for 34 years; was a Carryall Township Trustee for 20 years, was a member of the Antwerp VFW & American Legion Posts, Payne Knights of Columbus, Serra Club,  Antwerp Rotary Club & Divine Mercy Catholic Parish.  

On June 20, 1953 Tom married Patricia Byanskie.

Tom will be sadly missed by his wife, Pat;  8 children, Mary Pat (James) Todd, Ann & Philip  all of Fort Wayne, Stephen (Shelley), Anthony (Susan) & Daniel (Yvonne) all  of Antwerp, John (Barb) of Ney & Christine (Dave) Blue of Hicksville; sister, Marianne (Harry) Cottrell of Antwerp; 18 grandchildren   & 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral Mass at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Antwerp, at 10 am on Saturday, December 6th.

Viewing is Friday, 2-4 & 6-7:30 pm with a Knights of Columbus, Catholic Vigil and Rosary service at 7:30 pm at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp.  Viewing is also Saturday, 9 - 9:30 am at the funeral home.

He will be laid to rest at Maumee Cemetery, with military honors.

Memorials are for Knights of Columbus or Masses.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com