Marvin Zwiebel

WAPAKONETA -- Marvin L. Zwiebel, 88, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:33 PM, Monday, May 20, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on November 14, 1935 in Santa Fe, Clay Township, Auglaize County, to Albert S. and Matilda "Frieda" Wildermuth Zwiebel, Sr., who have preceded him in death. On July 24, 1966, he married Jeannine F. Wiesenmayer, who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include four sons, Brad & Annette Zwiebel, of Wapakoneta, Todd & Shelley Zwiebel, of Lima, Marvin "Junior" & Victoria Zwiebel, of Lima, and Chad & Andrea Zwiebel, of Wapakoneta; 8 grandchildren, Caleb & Haley, Cole, Taylor & Amanda, Taran & Kaleigh, Tanner & Andrew, Zachary, Drew & Kiersten, Marci; three great-grandchildren, Ainsley, Sadeigh, Theo; and an extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Marvin was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert "Junior" Zwiebel, Ivan & Velma Zwiebel, and Leonard "Bill" Zwiebel.

A 1953 graduate of Jackson Center High School, Marvin was involved with the FFA, winning the Dekalb Award and was a State Star Farmer his senior year. Following graduation, Marvin enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served from 1954-1958. He studied the Russian language at Syracuse University and was a member of the Air Force Intelligence Division. Marvin was a member of Lima Baptist Temple, where he served on the Bus Ministry for 20 years and participated in two mission trips to Mexico. He also assisted his wife in her ministry at Temple Christian School and helped wherever he was needed at Southwest Baptist Church, Ft. Myers, FL during the winter.

Marvin will best be remembered for his compassionate heart and his love for family... he was truly a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. The family has many memories from fishing and tubing trips and camping together. He especially enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie and deep-sea fishing in Florida. Marvin also was a skilled carpenter, who built homes with his late cousin, Melvin Kaehler.

Funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Rev. Gary Hohman will officiate and military rites will be performed by the VFW Post 8445, Wapakoneta. Family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Immediately following the services, a funeral luncheon will be held at Lima Baptist Temple. Interment of Marvin's cremated remains will be in Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Temple Christian School. Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.