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Herbert Marbach Obituary

Herbert C. Marbach, 96, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest. He is survived by his son, Rex (Donna) Marbach of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Bonnie (Gary) Masterson of Wabash, Indiana; daughter, Brenda (Ed) Fifer of Monroeville, Indiana; son, Ronald (Lori) Marbach of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Richard Marbach of Decatur, Indiana; seven grandchildren: Christopher Masterson, Tyler (Merry) Masterson, Jessica (Doug) Wyant, Nicholas (Blair) Fifer, Emma (Logan) Franke, Camie (Riley) Hormann, and Corey (Megan) Marbach; 15 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren: Douglas (Kelsey) Masterson, Stephanie Martin, and Adam Masterson; four step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild. Funeral service for Herb will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Decatur. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard in conjunction with the United States Army at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Decatur. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest followed by a visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Indiana.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 27, 2026.

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Feb

3

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Adams Woodcrest

1300 Mercer Avenue, Decatur, IN 46733

Feb

3

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home- Decatur

520 N 2nd St, Decatur, IN 46733

Feb

4

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

8538 North 500 E-1, Decatur, IN 46733

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Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home - Decatur

520 N 2nd Street, Decatur, IN 46733

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