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Rev. Marvin Richard Hinkle

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Marvin Hinkle Obituary

Rev. Marvin Richard Hinkle, 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, beloved pastor and faithful servant, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Harriet A. Hinkle of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sister, Carolyn Jean (Richard) Christensen of Lafayette, Indiana and niece, Abigail Leigh Christensen of Whitestown, Indiana. Pastor Hinkle was preceded in death by his son, James Benjamin Hinkle and a brother, Robert Lynn Hinkle. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev David H. Peterson officiating, 202 W Rudisill Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Friedheim. Family and friends will be received from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church on Friday.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Keith Butts

December 16, 2025

To Rev. Hinkle's family.

I was in school at CLHS when Mr. Hinkle was there teaching. What a nice outgoing man. We looked up to him as being fair, helpful and full of love for God. You all are in my prayers.

Keith Butts
Ret. FWPD Sgt.
Parrish, FL

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Memorial Events
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19

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

202 W Rudisill Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

Dec

19

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

202 W Rudisill Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

Dec

19

Burial

2:30 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery

Friedheim, IN

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Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home - Decatur

520 N 2nd Street, Decatur, IN 46733

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